todos
“todos” means “all” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
all
Also: every
📝 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.
everyone, everybody
Also: all of them
📝 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.
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Words that translate to "todos" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: todos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly says 'Everyone is here'?
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Comes from the Latin word 'tōtus', which meant 'all', 'entire', or 'whole'. It has kept a very similar meaning as it evolved into Spanish.
First recorded: Around the 10th century.
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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.