What is the Spanish word for "they"?

Learn how to say "they" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

they

Spanish

ellos

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Alternative translations of "they"

ellos
ellas

Examples of how to use "they" in Spanish

English
Tell me what they said.
Spanish
Dime lo que dijeron.
English
They are waiting outside the library.
Spanish
Ellos están esperando fuera de la biblioteca.
English
I think they forgot your birthday.
Spanish
Creo que olvidaron tu cumpleaños.
English
They play soccer after school together.
Spanish
Ellos juegan al fútbol juntos después de la escuela.
English
Where are they going this weekend?
Spanish
¿A dónde van este fin de semana?

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