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cosas

English translation of cosas

stuff

The Spanish word for 'stuff' is 'cosas'. Just like in English, 'cosas' is a general term that can refer to a variety of objects, materials, or topics. It is often used when the speaker does not want to specify or does not know exactly what they are referring to. For example, 'Tengo muchas cosas que hacer' translates to 'I have a lot of stuff to do'.


Example sentences using: cosas

Tengo muchas cosas que hacer hoy.

English translation of Tengo muchas cosas que hacer hoy.

I have many things to do today.

In this sentence, 'cosas' translates to 'things'. It's an example of using 'cosas' to refer to tasks or activities, a common usage in everyday Spanish.

Debemos hablar de las cosas importantes.

English translation of Debemos hablar de las cosas importantes.

In Spanish, 'cosas' can be used to discuss abstract concepts, like important matters or issues ('cosas importantes').

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Mis cosas están en la bolsa.

English translation of Mis cosas están en la bolsa.

My things are in the bag.

Here, 'cosas' refers to personal belongings. This demonstrates its use in indicating possession of items.

¿Dónde están mis cosas?

English translation of ¿Dónde están mis cosas?

Where are my things?

This sentence suggests the speaker is looking for his/her personal belongings ('mis cosas').

Hay cosas que nunca cambiarán.

English translation of Hay cosas que nunca cambiarán.

There are things that will never change.

'Cosas' is used in philosophical or introspective sentences to mean 'things' or 'aspects'.

Hay algunas cosas que no comprendo.

English translation of Hay algunas cosas que no comprendo.

There are some things I do not understand.

In this context, 'cosas' is used to express confusion or lack of understanding about certain topics or concepts.

Las cosas pequeñas son las más importantes.

English translation of Las cosas pequeñas son las más importantes.

The small things are the most important.

This sentence talks about the importance of details ('cosas pequeñas'), showing how 'cosas' can be used in more metaphorical contexts.

Algunas cosas no tienen sentido.

English translation of Algunas cosas no tienen sentido.

Some things do not make sense.

'Cosas' is used here to refer to irrational or nonsensical ideas or events.

Cosas como estas siempre me hacen sonreír.

English translation of Cosas como estas siempre me hacen sonreír.

Things like this always make me smile.

In this sentence, 'cosas' is used as a general term for 'things' or 'situations' that bring joy to the speaker.

Estas son las cosas que me gustan de ti.

English translation of Estas son las cosas que me gustan de ti.

These are the things I like about you.

Here, 'cosas' is used to indicate specific qualities or traits the speaker admires in the other person. 'Cosas' can be used to abstractly refer to anything, like characteristics or behaviors, in this case.

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