cosa
thing
The Spanish word 'cosa' is used in a similar context as the English word 'thing'. It is used to refer to an object, idea, situation or a factual event. For instance, in the phrase 'What's that thing?' can be translated to '¿Qué es esa cosa?'
Example sentences using: cosa
¿Dónde está la cosa que dejé aquí?
Where is the thing that I left here?
This sentence is asking about the location of a specific item that was previously left in a particular place.
Si ves alguna cosa rara, avísame.
If you see anything weird, let me know.
The speaker is asking the listener to notify them if they observe anything unusual.
No puedo creer que hayas hecho tal cosa.
I can't believe you did such a thing.
This sentence expresses disbelief over an action someone else has taken.
Tengo que decirte una cosa importante.
I have to tell you something important.
The speaker communicates the need to share important information with the listener.
Cada cosa en su lugar.
Every thing in its place.
This sentence is emphasizing the idea of organization.
Esa es la cosa que más me gusta de ti.
That's the thing I like most about you.
The speaker is expressing appreciation for a specific quality in the person they are addressing.
No tienes ni idea de lo que es esa cosa.
You have no idea what that thing is.
The speaker is pointing out the listener's lack of knowledge about a certain thing.
No importa cuál sea la cosa, siempre está a tu favor.
No matter what the thing is, it's always in your favor.
This sentence implies that regardless of the situation, things always turn out beneficial for the listener.
Quiero esa cosa de color rojo.
I want that red thing.
The speaker expresses the desire to have a red item, which has not been specified.
Es la misma cosa todos los días.
It's the same thing every day.
The speaker communicates feeling of repetition or monotony about daily events.