How do you say everyone in Spanish?

The two most common translations are todos (plural pronoun taking a plural verb) and todo el mundo (singular expression taking a singular verb), both used interchangeably in conversation.

When do you use todas instead of todos?

Use todas when referring exclusively to a group of women or girls; todos is the default for mixed-gender groups or when gender is unspecified.

What is the difference between todos and cada uno?

Todos treats the group as a whole (everyone together), while cada uno emphasizes each individual person separately, similar to the distinction between everyone and each one in English.

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How to Say Everyone in Spanish: Todos

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

Todos · pronoun · TOH-dohs

Everyone in Spanish is todos (masculine default) or todas (all-female group). The phrase todo el mundo (literally 'all the world') is an equally common alternative.

Todos is pronounced TOH-dohs, with stress on the first syllable.

Todos están invitados a la fiesta de este sábado.

Everyone is invited to this Saturday's party.

Everyone in Spanish: Quick Reference

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

Spanish	English	Pronunciation	Region / Register
todos	everyone	TOH-dohs	Default, widely understood
todo el mundo	everyone		common alternative
cada uno	everyone		emphasizes individuals

How Native Speakers Use Todos

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

Group announcement

¡Atención, todos! La reunión empieza en cinco minutos.

Attention, everyone! The meeting starts in five minutes.

Addressing a group.

Using todo el mundo

Todo el mundo sabe que ella es la mejor profesora.

Everyone knows she's the best teacher.

General knowledge statement.

Inclusive statement

Todos merecen una segunda oportunidad.

Everyone deserves a second chance.

Universal statement about people.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Todos

Singular verb with todos

Incorrect: Todos quiere ir al cine.

Correct: Todos quieren ir al cine.

Todos is plural and requires a plural verb (quieren, not quiere).

Using todo el mundo with plural verb

Incorrect: Todo el mundo están contentos.

Correct: Todo el mundo está contento.

Todo el mundo is grammatically singular despite meaning everyone, so it takes a singular verb.

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Common Questions About Everyone in Spanish

How do you say everyone in Spanish?: The two most common translations are todos (plural pronoun taking a plural verb) and todo el mundo (singular expression taking a singular verb), both used interchangeably in conversation.
When do you use todas instead of todos?: Use todas when referring exclusively to a group of women or girls; todos is the default for mixed-gender groups or when gender is unspecified.
What is the difference between todos and cada uno?: Todos treats the group as a whole (everyone together), while cada uno emphasizes each individual person separately, similar to the distinction between everyone and each one in English.