Ellos
When talking about a group of people or things that are all masculine, or a mixed group of masculine and feminine individuals, we use the pronoun ellos. It's similar to "they" in English, but specifically for these gendered contexts.
For example, if you have a group of male friends, you'd refer to them as ellos. If you have a group with both male and female friends, you would also use ellos as the masculine form takes precedence in mixed groups in Spanish.
Remember that Spanish pronouns are often omitted when the subject is clear from the verb conjugation, but ellos is used for emphasis or clarity.
When talking about a group of people, "ellos" is used if the group is all male or a mix of males and females. The same applies to referring to a group of things if those things are grammatically masculine.
It's important to remember that in Spanish, the masculine plural form is often used as the default for mixed-gender groups. If the group is entirely female, you would use "ellas" instead.
When using “ellos,” it's about context and agreement. Think of it as a default for groups that include any male individuals or are entirely male. It’s practical, not a complex rule. The key is to match it with the correct verb conjugation, ensuring your sentences flow naturally.
Using “ellos” correctly reinforces your understanding of gender and number agreement, which is fundamental in Spanish. Don't overthink it; just remember that if there's a male in the group, “ellos” is the way to go. It keeps things clear and consistent in your communication.
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
Let's talk about ellos. This is a basic but super important Spanish word. If you're talking about more than one person and they are all male, or it's a mixed group of males and females, then ellos is your go-to word for 'they'.
- DEFINITION
- Ellos (pronoun): They (masculine/mixed)
Think of it this way: In English, we just say 'they' no matter who we're talking about. In Spanish, it's a little different. You need to pay attention to the gender of the people you're referring to. If it's a group of only women, you'd use 'ellas'. But if there's even one male in the group, or if everyone is male, then 'ellos' is the correct pronoun.
¿Dónde están los estudiantes? Ellos están en la biblioteca.
Translation hint: Where are the students? They are in the library. (Here, 'estudiantes' can be a mixed group, so 'ellos' is used.)
The pronoun ellos is used when the subject of the sentence is a group of people, and this group is either entirely male or includes both males and females. It always replaces a plural noun referring to people.
Mis amigos y yo vamos al cine. Después, ellos van a casa.
Translation hint: My friends and I are going to the movies. Afterwards, they are going home. (Assuming 'mis amigos' includes males, or is all male.)
It's essential to get this right because using the wrong pronoun (like 'ellas' when 'ellos' is needed) can sound incorrect to native speakers. This is one of those foundational grammar points that will make your Spanish sound much more natural.
Let's look at a few more examples to make it super clear:
Los niños están jugando. Ellos son muy activos.
Translation hint: The children are playing. They are very active.
Mi hermano y mi hermana tienen un perro. Ellos lo aman mucho.
Translation hint: My brother and my sister have a dog. They love it a lot. (Mixed group, so 'ellos' is used.)
Los profesores están en una reunión. Ellos discuten los exámenes.
Translation hint: The teachers are in a meeting. They are discussing the exams. (Teachers can be a mixed group, or all male.)
So, the next time you need to say 'they' in Spanish, quickly check the gender of the group. If there's any male presence, or if it's an all-male group, ellos is the word you need.
Niveau de difficulté
short and common
straightforward spelling
simple pronunciation
frequently used
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Grammaire à connaître
Use 'ellos' to refer to a group of two or more males.
Ellos son mis amigos. (They are my friends.)
Use 'ellos' to refer to a mixed-gender group of two or more people, regardless of the number of females.
Mi hermano y mi hermana. Ellos están en casa. (My brother and my sister. They are at home.)
When 'ellos' is the subject of a verb, the verb must be conjugated in the third person plural.
Ellos comen. (They eat.)
'Ellos' is typically placed before the verb in a sentence.
Ellos hablan español. (They speak Spanish.)
You can often omit 'ellos' when the subject is clear from the verb conjugation or context.
Son mis amigos. (They are my friends.)
Exemples par niveau
Ellos van al mercado los sábados para comprar frutas frescas.
They go to the market on Saturdays to buy fresh fruits.
Ellos estudian español todos los días porque quieren viajar a España.
They study Spanish every day because they want to travel to Spain.
Mis amigos y ellos organizaron la fiesta sorpresa para Laura.
My friends and they organized the surprise party for Laura.
Ellos siempre llegan temprano a las reuniones importantes.
They always arrive early for important meetings.
Los vecinos y ellos decidieron pintar el edificio juntos.
The neighbors and they decided to paint the building together.
Ellos hablaron con el profesor sobre el proyecto final.
They spoke with the professor about the final project.
Cuando ellos visitaron la ciudad, probaron mucha comida típica.
When they visited the city, they tried a lot of typical food.
Ellos esperan con impaciencia el concierto de su banda favorita.
They eagerly await the concert of their favorite band.
Ellos, a pesar de las adversidades, lograron completar el proyecto a tiempo, demostrando una resiliencia inquebrantable.
Despite adversities, they managed to complete the project on time, showing unbreakable resilience.
Ellos as the subject of the verb 'lograron' (managed).
Aunque ellos habían prometido su apoyo, al final se retractaron, dejando al equipo en una situación complicada.
Although they had promised their support, in the end they backed out, leaving the team in a difficult situation.
Ellos as the subject of the verb 'habían prometido' (had promised).
Los críticos elogiaron su última obra; ellos la consideraron una de las más innovadoras de la década.
The critics praised their latest work; they considered it one of the most innovative of the decade.
Ellos referring back to 'los críticos' (the critics).
No importa cuán difícil sea el desafío, ellos siempre encuentran una manera creativa de superarlo.
No matter how difficult the challenge, they always find a creative way to overcome it.
Ellos as the subject of the verb 'encuentran' (find).
Tras años de dedicación, ellos finalmente cosecharon los frutos de su arduo trabajo, obteniendo un reconocimiento merecido.
After years of dedication, they finally reaped the fruits of their hard work, obtaining well-deserved recognition.
Ellos as the subject of the verb 'cosecharon' (reaped).
Se rumorea que ellos están planeando una expansión significativa de su empresa al mercado internacional.
It's rumored that they are planning a significant expansion of their company into the international market.
Ellos as the subject of the verb 'están planeando' (are planning).
Los atletas, extenuados pero victoriosos, celebraron; ellos habían batido récords en múltiples disciplinas.
The athletes, exhausted but victorious, celebrated; they had broken records in multiple disciplines.
Ellos referring back to 'los atletas' (the athletes).
A pesar de las expectativas iniciales, ellos demostraron una capacidad de adaptación sorprendente ante los cambios inesperados.
Despite initial expectations, they showed a surprising adaptability to unexpected changes.
Ellos as the subject of the verb 'demostraron' (showed).
Ellos, a pesar de las adversidades, lograron culminar el proyecto con una eficiencia asombrosa.
They, despite adversities, managed to complete the project with astonishing efficiency.
Focus on the use of 'a pesar de' (despite) and the past tense 'lograron culminar' (managed to complete).
Aunque ellos mismos lo nieguen, la evidencia sugiere que estaban al tanto de las irregularidades desde el principio.
Although they themselves deny it, evidence suggests they were aware of the irregularities from the beginning.
Note 'aunque ellos mismos lo nieguen' (although they themselves deny it) and 'estaban al tanto' (were aware).
La compleja red de conspiraciones fue desmantelada gracias a que ellos proveyeron información clave a las autoridades.
The complex web of conspiracies was dismantled thanks to them providing key information to the authorities.
Observe 'fue desmantelada' (was dismantled) in the passive voice and 'proveyeron' (provided) in the preterite.
Si ellos hubieran anticipado las repercusiones de sus acciones, quizás habrían actuado con más prudencia.
If they had anticipated the repercussions of their actions, perhaps they would have acted with more prudence.
This is a past perfect subjunctive ('hubieran anticipado') and conditional perfect ('habrían actuado') construction, expressing a hypothetical past.
Ellos se propusieron trascender las expectativas y, sin duda, lo consiguieron con creces.
They set out to transcend expectations and, without a doubt, they more than achieved it.
Notice 'se propusieron' (they set out/proposed to themselves) and 'lo consiguieron con creces' (they more than achieved it).
Sería un error subestimar la influencia que ellos ejercen en la configuración de la opinión pública.
It would be a mistake to underestimate the influence they exert in shaping public opinion.
Focus on 'sería un error subestimar' (it would be a mistake to underestimate) and 'ejercen' (exert).
A pesar de las promesas iniciales, ellos eventualmente renegaron de sus compromisos, dejando a muchos desilusionados.
Despite the initial promises, they eventually reneged on their commitments, leaving many disillusioned.
Pay attention to 'renegaron de sus compromisos' (they reneged on their commitments) and 'dejando a muchos desilusionados' (leaving many disillusioned).
Es imperativo que ellos reconozcan la magnitud del problema y propongan soluciones viables sin dilación.
It is imperative that they recognize the magnitude of the problem and propose viable solutions without delay.
This sentence uses the subjunctive mood ('reconozcan', 'propongan') after 'es imperativo que' (it is imperative that).
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Ellos son mis amigos.
They are my friends.
Ellos tienen un perro grande.
They have a big dog.
Ellos van al parque cada día.
They go to the park every day.
Ellos hablan español muy bien.
They speak Spanish very well.
Ellos comen pizza los viernes.
They eat pizza on Fridays.
Ellos viven en una casa bonita.
They live in a beautiful house.
Ellos quieren aprender inglés.
They want to learn English.
Ellos hacen ejercicio por la mañana.
They exercise in the morning.
Ellos pueden ayudarte con eso.
They can help you with that.
Ellos saben la respuesta correcta.
They know the correct answer.
Modèles grammaticaux
Structures de phrases
Ellos son [profession/nationality].
Ellos son estudiantes. (They are students.)
Ellos tienen [item].
Ellos tienen un perro. (They have a dog.)
Ellos están [adjective].
Ellos están felices. (They are happy.)
Ellos van a [place].
Ellos van a la escuela. (They are going to school.)
Ellos comen [food].
Ellos comen pizza. (They eat pizza.)
Ellos hablan [language].
Ellos hablan español. (They speak Spanish.)
Ellos viven en [city/country].
Ellos viven en Madrid. (They live in Madrid.)
Ellos trabajan como [profession].
Ellos trabajan como profesores. (They work as teachers.)
Comment l'utiliser
'Ellos' is the plural masculine form of 'he' or 'it.' It can refer to a group of males, or a mixed group of males and females. If there's at least one male in the group, use 'ellos.'
A common mistake is using 'ellas' when there's even one male in a mixed group. Remember, 'ellos' covers mixed groups.
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
Talking about a group of male friends.
- Ellos son mis amigos. (They are my friends.)
- ¿Qué hacen ellos? (What are they doing?)
- Ellos van al cine. (They are going to the cinema.)
Describing a mixed group of people.
- Ellos están en la fiesta. (They are at the party.)
- Ellos bailan muy bien. (They dance very well.)
- ¿De dónde son ellos? (Where are they from?)
Referring to a group of people previously mentioned.
- Los estudiantes llegaron. Ellos están en la clase. (The students arrived. They are in the class.)
- Mis hermanos visitaron. Ellos se quedaron una semana. (My siblings visited. They stayed for a week.)
- ¿Viste a los vecinos? Ellos compraron un coche nuevo. (Did you see the neighbors? They bought a new car.)
Giving instructions or information about a group.
- Ellos necesitan ayuda. (They need help.)
- Diles a ellos que esperen. (Tell them to wait.)
- Ellos son responsables. (They are responsible.)
Comparing two groups of people.
- Nosotros trabajamos, ellos descansan. (We work, they rest.)
- Ellos prefieren café, nosotros té. (They prefer coffee, we tea.)
- Mientras ellos estudian, nosotros jugamos. (While they study, we play.)
Amorces de conversation
"¿Tienes amigos que viven lejos? ¿Qué hacen ellos en su tiempo libre?"
"Piensa en un grupo de compañeros de clase o trabajo. ¿Qué proyectos están haciendo ellos ahora?"
"Si tuvieras un grupo de famosos favoritos, ¿quiénes serían ellos y por qué?"
"¿Has viajado con un grupo de personas? ¿Cómo eran ellos como compañeros de viaje?"
"Describe a un grupo de personas que admiras. ¿Qué cualidades tienen ellos?"
Sujets d'écriture
Escribe sobre un día en la vida de un grupo de personas que conoces (amigos, familiares, compañeros). ¿Qué actividades hacen ellos juntos o por separado?
Imagina que eres parte de un equipo en un proyecto importante. ¿Quiénes son tus compañeros y qué roles desempeñan ellos?
Reflexiona sobre un momento en el que trabajaste con un grupo de personas para lograr un objetivo. ¿Qué desafíos enfrentaron ellos y cómo los superaron?
Escribe una historia corta sobre un grupo de personajes que viajan a un lugar desconocido. ¿Qué descubren ellos y cómo interactúan entre sí?
Piensa en un evento social al que asististe. Describe a las diferentes personas que viste. ¿Qué estaban haciendo ellos y cómo se relacionaban?
Questions fréquentes
10 questions'Ellos' is used for a group of people that are all male, or a mixed group of males and females. 'Ellas' is used when all the people in the group are female.
'Ellos' means 'they' (third person plural), referring to people you are talking about. 'Ustedes' means 'you all' (second person plural), referring to people you are talking to.
Yes, 'ellos' can refer to masculine plural objects. For example, if you're talking about 'los libros' (the books), you could say 'ellos son interesantes' (they are interesting).
Yes, 'ellos' is always plural. It refers to more than one person or thing.
It's pronounced 'EH-yos'. The 'll' makes a 'y' sound, similar to the 'y' in 'yes'.
Sure! 'Ellos hablan español.' (They speak Spanish.)
No, 'ellos' itself doesn't change. It's a subject pronoun. The verb that follows it will be conjugated to match the 'ellos' form, though.
Even with just one man in the group, you would use 'ellos'. In Spanish, the masculine plural form is used for mixed-gender groups.
'Ellos' doesn't have a formal or informal distinction. It simply means 'they'.
The singular forms are 'él' (he) for masculine and 'ella' (she) for feminine.
Teste-toi 54 questions
___ son mis amigos. (___ are my friends.)
To say 'They are my friends' (referring to a masculine or mixed group), you use 'Ellos'.
Mis hermanos, ¿dónde están ___? (My brothers, where are ___?)
Since 'hermanos' (brothers) is masculine plural, the correct pronoun is 'ellos'.
Los estudiantes leen, ___ aprenden mucho. (The students read, ___ learn a lot.)
'Los estudiantes' (the students) is a masculine plural group, so 'ellos' is used.
Mi padre y mi tío, ___ van al parque. (My father and my uncle, ___ go to the park.)
When referring to a mixed group (even one male and one female), the masculine plural 'ellos' is used.
Los niños juegan, ___ están felices. (The children play, ___ are happy.)
'Los niños' (the children) is masculine plural, so 'ellos' is the correct pronoun.
Mis amigos y yo, ___ somos de España. (My friends and I, ___ are from Spain.)
This question is a trick! While 'ellos' is about 'they', the sentence structure 'Mis amigos y yo' (My friends and I) always translates to 'we', which is 'nosotros' in Spanish. This helps reinforce the difference.
Choose the correct translation for 'Ellos'.
'Ellos' is the Spanish pronoun for 'they' when referring to a group of males or a mixed group.
Which sentence uses 'Ellos' correctly?
In this sentence, 'Ellos' is used to refer to a group of friends, fitting the masculine/mixed 'they'.
If you are talking about a group of boys, which pronoun would you use?
'Ellos' is used for a group of males or a mixed group. 'Ellas' is for a group of females.
'Ellos' can be used to refer to a group of only girls.
'Ellos' is used for masculine or mixed groups. For a group of only girls, you would use 'Ellas'.
The English translation of 'Ellos' is 'He'.
The English translation of 'Ellos' is 'They' (masculine/mixed). 'He' is translated as 'Él'.
You can use 'Ellos' to talk about a group of male students.
'Ellos' is the correct pronoun for a group of male individuals.
Choose the correct translation for 'They are eating' (referring to a group of men).
'Ellos' is used for masculine or mixed groups. 'Están comiendo' is the correct conjugation for 'to be eating' (present progressive).
Which sentence correctly uses 'Ellos'?
'Ellos' requires a plural verb, and 'están' is the correct form of 'estar' for 'they'. 'Amigas' is feminine, so 'Ellas' would be used. 'Tiene' and 'va' are singular verb forms.
If you are talking about a group of students, some boys and some girls, which pronoun would you use?
In Spanish, for mixed-gender groups, the masculine plural pronoun 'Ellos' is used.
'Ellos' can be used to refer to a group of only women.
No, 'Ellas' is used for a group of only women. 'Ellos' is for masculine or mixed groups.
The verb 'hablan' (they speak) can be used with the pronoun 'Ellos'.
'Hablan' is the correct third-person plural conjugation for 'hablar' (to speak), which matches 'Ellos'.
If you are talking about two male friends, you would use 'Ellos'.
'Ellos' is the correct pronoun for a group of masculine individuals.
Write a short paragraph (2-3 sentences) describing what your friends (a mixed group) like to do on the weekends. Use 'ellos'.
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Sample answer
Mis amigos y yo siempre estamos ocupados el fin de semana. A ellos les gusta ir al cine o jugar fútbol. A veces, ellos prefieren quedarse en casa y ver una película.
Imagine you are talking about your male cousins. Write two sentences describing where they work. Use 'ellos'.
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Sample answer
Mis primos son muy trabajadores. Ellos trabajan en una oficina grande en el centro. Ellos son ingenieros.
Write a sentence using 'ellos' to say that your parents are going to visit you next month.
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Sample answer
Mis padres van a visitarme el próximo mes. Ellos vienen en coche.
¿Qué hacen María y Juan por la tarde?
Read this passage:
María y Juan son estudiantes. Ellos estudian español en la universidad. Por la tarde, ellos van a la biblioteca para hacer su tarea. Después, ellos comen en un restaurante cerca de la universidad.
¿Qué hacen María y Juan por la tarde?
The passage states, 'Por la tarde, ellos van a la biblioteca para hacer su tarea. Después, ellos comen en un restaurante cerca de la universidad.'
The passage states, 'Por la tarde, ellos van a la biblioteca para hacer su tarea. Después, ellos comen en un restaurante cerca de la universidad.'
¿Cómo son los vecinos?
Read this passage:
Mis vecinos tienen un perro y un gato. Ellos son muy simpáticos y siempre me saludan cuando me ven. Su casa es grande y tiene un jardín bonito.
¿Cómo son los vecinos?
The passage says, 'Ellos son muy simpáticos'.
The passage says, 'Ellos son muy simpáticos'.
¿Quiénes van a preparar la cena?
Read this passage:
Mis amigos y yo tenemos planes para el sábado. Nosotros vamos a la playa. Ellos quieren nadar y yo quiero leer un libro. Después, ellos preparan la cena y escuchamos música.
¿Quiénes van a preparar la cena?
The passage states, 'Después, ellos preparan la cena', referring to 'mis amigos'.
The passage states, 'Después, ellos preparan la cena', referring to 'mis amigos'.
Which sentence correctly uses 'ellos' to refer to a group of men?
'Ellos' is used for masculine or mixed groups, and the adjective 'contentos' must agree in gender and number.
Choose the best translation for 'They are eating dinner' when referring to a group of friends, including at least one male.
'Ellos' is the correct pronoun for a mixed-gender group.
In a group of students (both male and female), how would you say 'They are intelligent'?
When referring to a mixed group, 'ellos' is used.
The sentence 'Ellos son mis amigas' is grammatically correct if referring to a group of female friends.
'Ellos' is used for masculine or mixed groups. For a group of female friends, 'ellas' should be used, and 'amigas' is feminine plural.
'Ellos' can be used to refer to a group of objects.
Yes, 'ellos' can be used to refer to masculine plural nouns that are objects.
If you are talking about a group of three women and one man, you would use 'ellas'.
Even with only one man in a group, the masculine plural pronoun 'ellos' is used for a mixed-gender group.
Los estudiantes están cansados. ___ han estudiado mucho.
We use 'Ellos' because 'los estudiantes' (the students) is a masculine plural noun, referring to a group of people that can be all male or mixed gender.
Mis padres están de viaje. ___ regresan la próxima semana.
'Mis padres' (my parents) refers to a mixed-gender plural group, so 'Ellos' is the correct pronoun.
Los ingenieros presentaron un proyecto. ___ esperan aprobación.
'Los ingenieros' (the engineers) is a masculine plural noun, requiring 'Ellos'.
Los niños juegan en el parque. ___ se divierten mucho.
'Los niños' (the children) is a masculine plural noun, even if there are girls in the group, we use 'Ellos'.
Mis amigos y yo vamos al cine. Después, ___ cenaremos.
When referring to a group including 'my friends and I', and considering 'my friends' as the main subject for the next action, 'Ellos' is used if the speaker is not included in the 'they' group (i.e. 'Mis amigos cenarán', they will eat dinner, referring to the friends, not including 'I'). In this context, 'Nosotros' would mean 'we' (my friends and I will eat dinner), but the question implies 'they' (the friends) will eat dinner.
Los perros son leales. ___ siempre cuidan a sus dueños.
'Los perros' (the dogs) is a masculine plural noun, so 'Ellos' is appropriate.
Describe a typical day for a group of friends using 'ellos'. Include at least three activities they do together.
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Sample answer
Por la mañana, ellos se despiertan temprano para desayunar juntos. Después, ellos van al gimnasio y luego, por la tarde, ellos preparan la cena.
Imagine you are planning a trip with some male friends. Write a short paragraph explaining what 'ellos' want to do on the trip.
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Para nuestro viaje, ellos quieren visitar los museos más importantes y explorar la ciudad a pie. También, ellos esperan probar la comida local.
Write a short email to a mutual friend about a recent gathering you had with some male and female colleagues. Use 'ellos' to refer to the group.
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Sample answer
Hola [Nombre del amigo], Quería contarte que la reunión con los colegas fue muy bien. Ellos estuvieron muy animados y hablamos de muchos temas interesantes. Ellos disfrutaron mucho la comida.
¿Qué hizo el equipo de fútbol para ganar el campeonato?
Read this passage:
El equipo de fútbol entrenó arduamente toda la semana. Ellos estaban decididos a ganar el campeonato. Durante el partido, ellos mostraron una gran coordinación y habilidad. Al final, ellos celebraron su victoria con mucha alegría.
¿Qué hizo el equipo de fútbol para ganar el campeonato?
El pasaje indica que 'Ellos entrenaron arduamente toda la semana' para ganar el campeonato.
El pasaje indica que 'Ellos entrenaron arduamente toda la semana' para ganar el campeonato.
¿Qué hicieron los padres del narrador en España?
Read this passage:
Mis padres viajaron a España el mes pasado. Ellos visitaron Madrid, Barcelona y Sevilla. Ellos quedaron impresionados con la cultura y la arquitectura. Además, ellos probaron muchos platos típicos.
¿Qué hicieron los padres del narrador en España?
El texto menciona que 'Ellos visitaron Madrid, Barcelona y Sevilla' y 'probaron muchos platos típicos'.
El texto menciona que 'Ellos visitaron Madrid, Barcelona y Sevilla' y 'probaron muchos platos típicos'.
¿Cómo se sintieron los estudiantes después de presentar sus proyectos?
Read this passage:
Los estudiantes presentaron sus proyectos finales hoy. Ellos trabajaron en equipo durante varias semanas. Ellos esperaban obtener buenas calificaciones. Después de las presentaciones, ellos se sintieron aliviados y orgullosos de su esfuerzo.
¿Cómo se sintieron los estudiantes después de presentar sus proyectos?
El pasaje dice que 'ellos se sintieron aliviados y orgullosos de su esfuerzo' después de las presentaciones.
El pasaje dice que 'ellos se sintieron aliviados y orgullosos de su esfuerzo' después de las presentaciones.
Which sentence correctly uses 'ellos' to refer to a group of men?
'Ellos' is used for masculine or mixed groups. The adjective 'contentos' (happy) must agree in gender and number with 'ellos'.
In the sentence 'Los estudiantes, aunque fatigados por el largo día de estudio, ellos perseveraron hasta completar el proyecto', what does 'ellos' refer to?
'Ellos' is a pronoun that refers back to the previously mentioned masculine or mixed group, in this case, 'los estudiantes' (the students).
Which of the following sentences correctly translates 'They have decided to implement new policies'?
The correct form for 'they' (referring to a mixed or masculine group) is 'ellos', and the verb 'haber' (to have) in the present perfect for 'ellos' is 'han'.
The sentence 'Ellos prefieren la comida picante' can refer to a group of all women.
'Ellos' is used for masculine or mixed groups. For a group of all women, 'ellas' would be used.
In Spanish, 'ellos' is always used when referring to a group that includes at least one male, regardless of the number of females present.
This is a grammatical rule in Spanish: the masculine plural pronoun 'ellos' is used for mixed-gender groups.
The sentence 'Ellos están en la oficina' definitively tells us that all individuals in the group are male.
'Ellos' can refer to a group of all males or a mixed group of males and females. It does not definitively indicate that all are male.
The correct order is 'Ellos' (subject), 'siempre' (adverb), 'dicen' (verb), 'la verdad' (object). This translates to 'They always tell the truth.'
The correct order is 'Ellos' (subject), 'construirán' (verb), 'un mundo mejor' (direct object), 'en el futuro' (prepositional phrase of time). This translates to 'They will build a better world in the future.'
The correct order is 'Ellos' (subject), 'han dejado' (compound verb), 'una huella indeleble' (direct object), 'en la humanidad' (prepositional phrase). This translates to 'They have left an indelible mark on humanity.'
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Ellos son mis amigos.
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B1Unless.
a no ser que
B2Unless; should it not be that.
a pesar de
B1In spite of; despite.
a_pesar_de
B2In spite of; notwithstanding; despite.
a propósito
B2By the way, on purpose; incidentally; or intentionally.
a raíz de
B2As a result of; following directly from.
