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ambos

English translation of ambos

both

The Spanish word for 'both' is 'ambos'. This word is used to refer to two people or things, viewed and identified together. It can also imply that actions or states involve both the people or things that you are talking about.


Example sentences using: ambos

Ambos estudiantes están estudiando para el examen.

English translation of Ambos estudiantes están estudiando para el examen.

Both students are studying for the exam.

In this case, 'ambos' indicates that two students are carrying out the action simultaneously and they are equally involved in the situation.

Quiero café y chocolate, pero no puedo tener ambos.

English translation of Quiero café y chocolate, pero no puedo tener ambos.

I want coffee and chocolate, but I cannot have both.

This sentence uses 'ambos' to indicate that the speaker cannot consume the two mentioned items together.

Vivo entre dos ciudades, amo a ambos lugares.

English translation of Vivo entre dos ciudades, amo a ambos lugares.

I live between two cities, I love both places.

In this sentence, 'ambos' refers to dual love for two different cities.

Ambos equipos jugaron muy bien el partido de hoy.

English translation of Ambos equipos jugaron muy bien el partido de hoy.

Both teams played very well in today's match.

Here, 'ambos' is used to convey equal appreciation for the performances of both groups involved.

Ambos niños tienen el mismo juego.

English translation of Ambos niños tienen el mismo juego.

Both children have the same game.

In this context, 'ambos' means that each of two children has the same item.

Ambos libros son interesantes y diferentes entre sí.

English translation of Ambos libros son interesantes y diferentes entre sí.

Both books are interesting and different from each other.

This phrase uses the term 'ambos' to highlight that two disparate items have individual merits.

Ambos padres deben cuidar a los niños.

English translation of Ambos padres deben cuidar a los niños.

Both parents should take care of the children.

In this case, 'ambos' implies that the responsibility should be shared between two entities.

Su carro y mi carro están muy sucios. Debemos lavar ambos.

English translation of Su carro y mi carro están muy sucios. Debemos lavar ambos.

His car and my car are very dirty. We should wash both.

This sentence uses 'ambos' to refer to two entities, each belonging to different individuals, that each need the same action performed on them.

Ambos perros están corriendo por el parque.

English translation of Ambos perros están corriendo por el parque.

Both dogs are running around the park.

In this scenario, 'ambos' is used to indicate that two animals are involved in the same activity.

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