Los extraño a todos
/los eɡstɾaɲo a todos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I miss you all" is translated into Spanish as Los extraño a todos.
This phrase is used to tell a group of people that you feel sadness because they are not with you. You can use Cómo los extraño a todos to add a touch of emotion to this sentiment.
Which one should you use?
While Los extraño is grammatically sufficient to mean "I miss you all," adding a todos provides emphasis and clarity that you are addressing the entire group. In Spain, it is much more common to use the phrase Los echo de menos a todos instead of using the verb extrañar.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the phrase Los extraño a todos is often used. In Spain, the expression echar de menos is much more common than extrañar.
How does it change in a sentence?
The use of Los indicates that the group being addressed is either all male or a mixed-gender group. If the group being addressed consists entirely of females, you should use Las extraño a todas instead.
How do you pronounce it?
/los eɡstɾaɲo a todos/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the act of missing someone can be described as echar de menos, which literally translates to 'throwing away from less'.
- While extrañar is standard in Latin America, using it in some parts of Spain can sound like you are saying someone is 'weird' rather than saying you miss them.
- The verb extraño shares an unexpected ancestor with the English word 'strange'. Both stem from the Latin 'extraneus', which refers to something being outside of a normal group or place.
Examples in context
- Los extraño a todos mucho.I miss you all very much.
- Desde que me fui, los extraño a todos.Since I left, I miss you all.
- Aunque estamos lejos, los extraño a todos.Even though we are far apart, I miss you all.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking on a video call.
- MaríaHola chicos, los extraño a todos.Hello guys, I miss you all.
- DanielNosotros también te extrañamos, María.We miss you too, María.
- MaríaEspero que nos veamos pronto.I hope we see each other soon.
- DanielSí, vendrás a visitarnos pronto.Yes, you will come to visit us soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, extraño, los, CC BY-SA 4.0.
