What is the Spanish word for "thing"?

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

English

thing

Spanish

cosa

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Examples of how to use "thing" in Spanish

English
What is that strange thing over there?
Spanish
¿Qué es esa cosa extraña allá?
English
What's that thing on your desk?
Spanish
¿Qué es esa cosa en tu escritorio?
English
This thing always breaks in the rain.
Spanish
Esta cosa siempre se rompe cuando llueve.
English
The best thing is to be honest.
Spanish
Lo mejor es ser honesto.
English
I forgot one thing at the store.
Spanish
Me olvidé de una cosa en la tienda.

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