How do you say 'each' in Spanish?

The word is cada, placed directly before a singular noun — for example, cada día means each day.

What is the difference between cada and todos?

Cada emphasizes individuals one by one (each student), while todos/todas emphasizes the whole group (all students) — cada always takes a singular noun, while todos takes a plural.

How do I say 'each one' in Spanish?

Use cada uno (masculine) or cada una (feminine) as a standalone pronoun — for example, Cada uno trajo un regalo means Each one brought a gift.

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Each in Spanish: Cada

Written by Sofia Ramirez, Lead Spanish Curriculum Editor · Reviewed May 2026

Cada · adjective · KAH-dah

Cada is the Spanish word for each or every, used before singular nouns to indicate every individual item in a group.

KAH-dah

Cada estudiante recibió un libro nuevo.

Each student received a new book.

Each in Spanish: Quick Reference

Below are the most common Spanish words for each, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.

Spanish	English	Pronunciation	Region / Register
cada	each	KAH-dah	Default, widely understood
cada uno/cada una	each		each one, as a pronoun

How Native Speakers Use Cada

Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.

Distribution

Cada persona tiene que traer su propia comida.

Each person has to bring their own food.

Organizing a potluck event.

Time intervals

El autobús pasa cada veinte minutos.

The bus comes every twenty minutes.

Explaining public transit schedules.

Emphasis

Cada día me levanto más temprano para hacer ejercicio.

Each day I get up earlier to exercise.

Describing a gradual change in routine.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Cada

Using cada with a plural noun

Incorrect: Cada estudiantes tienen que estudiar.

Correct: Cada estudiante tiene que estudiar.

Cada is always followed by a singular noun and a singular verb — it means each individual one.

Confusing cada with todo

Incorrect: Cada el libro en la biblioteca es viejo.

Correct: Todos los libros en la biblioteca son viejos.

Cada does not take an article; if you want to say 'all the books,' use todos los — cada libro means 'each book' individually.

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Common Questions About Each in Spanish

How do you say 'each' in Spanish?: The word is cada, placed directly before a singular noun — for example, cada día means each day.
What is the difference between cada and todos?: Cada emphasizes individuals one by one (each student), while todos/todas emphasizes the whole group (all students) — cada always takes a singular noun, while todos takes a plural.
How do I say 'each one' in Spanish?: Use cada uno (masculine) or cada una (feminine) as a standalone pronoun — for example, Cada uno trajo un regalo means Each one brought a gift.