Spanish word

ambos

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈambos/

Meaning

  • adjectiveboth

Example

Ambos libros están en la mesa.

Both books are on the table.

Illustration for ambos (both)

More examples

Ambos padres asistieron a la reunión.

Both parents attended the meeting.

Core concept

Both members of a two-person or two-thing set.

Common phrases

  • ambos libros

    both books

  • ambos padres

    both parents

  • ambos lados

    both sides

Similar words

dos: A count of exactly two is indicated.
cada: Each member of a group is referenced individually.

Definition in Spanish

Palabra que expresa que dos elementos son incluidos conjuntamente; concuerda en género y número como ambos/ambas.

Word origin

From Latin ambo via the Romance languages, Spanish preserves ambos and the feminine ambas as agreeing words for referring together to two elements.

Usage tips

  • Ambos implies exactly two items, so for referring to all items of a larger group use todos or todas instead.

Other meanings

  • both of thempronoun

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