cosas
everyday
The everyday word for stuff is cosas. In Mexico chácharas is a casual word for odds and ends or junk.
Meaning: things or belongings (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| cosas | everyday |
| Chácharas | junk, informal |
Mis cosas means "my stuff" and tus cosas means "your stuff". It can cover belongings, tasks or things in general.
Which one should you use?
Chácharas suggests small things of little value. People say tengo muchas chácharas en el cuarto.
Did you know?
- Cosas is one of the most common nouns in Spanish and comes from the Latin causa.
Examples in context
- Recoge tus cosas, ya nos vamos.Pick up your stuff, we are leaving.
- Tengo muchas cosas que hacer.I have lots of stuff to do.
- Ese cajón está lleno de chácharas.That drawer is full of junk.
Example conversation
Ernesto helps his sister Tania move to a new apartment in Mérida.
- ErnestoTania, ¿dónde pongo tus cosas?Tania, where do I put your stuff?
- TaniaEn la sala, por favor.In the living room, please.
- ErnestoTienes muchas chácharas.You have a lot of junk.
