todos
/TOH-dohs/
Aquí están *todos los* plátanos. 'Todos' is used here to describe the entire group of bananas.
todos (Adjective)
📝 In Action
Todos los perros son juguetones.
A1All the dogs are playful.
Leí todos los libros de la serie.
A2I read all the books in the series.
Corro todas las mañanas.
A2I run every morning.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it Match
This word changes to match the things you're talking about. Use 'todos' for masculine things (todos los libros) and 'todas' for feminine things (todas las casas).
The 'los' and 'las' Rule
When you mean 'all the...', you almost always need to include 'los' or 'las' after 'todos' or 'todas'. For example, 'todos los amigos' (all the friends).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting to Make it Plural
Mistake: "Me gustan *todo* los colores."
Correction: Me gustan *todos* los colores. Because 'colores' is plural (more than one), you need to use the plural form 'todos'.
'Todos los días' vs. 'Todo el día'
Mistake: "Estudié todos los días. (Thinking it means 'I studied all day long')"
Correction: 'Todos los días' means 'every day'. To say 'all day long', you use the singular form: 'Estudié *todo el día*'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use for Emphasis
You can use 'todos' to emphasize that you mean absolutely everything or everyone in a group, without exception.
En esta foto, *todos* están felices. 'Todos' stands in for the phrase 'all the people'.
todos (Pronoun)
📝 In Action
Todos quieren un helado.
A1Everyone wants an ice cream.
Hola a todos.
A1Hello everyone.
¿Dónde están los niños? — Todos están en el jardín.
A2Where are the children? — All of them are in the garden.
💡 Grammar Points
Stands on Its Own
When used this way, 'todos' doesn't describe another word; it replaces it. It acts as the subject, the 'who' that does the action.
Mixed Groups
If you're talking about a group of people that includes both men and women, you always use the masculine form 'todos'. Use 'todas' only if the group is 100% female.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Todas' for Mixed Groups
Mistake: "En la clase, *todas* estudian mucho. (When the class has boys and girls)"
Correction: En la clase, *todos* estudian mucho. Even if there's just one boy, the group becomes masculine for grammar purposes.
⭐ Usage Tips
Answering a Question
This form is great for answering questions about a group. '¿Cuántos boletos vendiste?' (How many tickets did you sell?) — '¡Vendí todos!' (I sold all of them!).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: todos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly says 'Everyone is here'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'todo', 'toda', 'todos', and 'todas'?
They all mean 'all' or 'every', but they change to match the word they describe. 'Todo' is for single masculine things (todo el día), 'toda' for single feminine things (toda la noche), 'todos' for multiple masculine things (todos los libros), and 'todas' for multiple feminine things (todas las chicas).
When should I use 'todos' vs. 'todo el mundo'?
Both can mean 'everybody'. They are often interchangeable. 'Todos' is a bit more common and can refer to a specific group you're talking about. 'Todo el mundo' (literally 'all the world') is a common set phrase that always means 'everybody' in a general sense.