Eso es todo
/eso es todo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "that is all" is translated into Spanish as Eso es todo.
Eso es todo is used to indicate that a task is finished or that there is nothing more to add. In casual conversations, you might instead use Nada más, which means "nothing more".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Eso (that), es (is) and todo (all/everything).
Which one should you use?
While Eso es todo refers to something just mentioned or slightly removed, Esto es todo is used when referring to something physically present or immediately being presented.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expanding the phrase to mean "That is all that [subject] [verb]", you must add lo que before the relative clause, resulting in the structure Eso es todo lo que…
How do you pronounce it?
/eso es todo/
Did you know?
- The word eso comes from the Latin word ipsum, which was the neuter form of ipse, meaning 'self'.
- When used in a dramatic context, such as a movie climax, Eso es todo can function as a 'mic drop' moment to signify an absolute and final conclusion.
- While Eso es todo is the standard phrase, you can also say Es todo by omitting the subject to sound even more concise and direct.
Examples in context
- Eso es todo lo que sé sobre él.That is all I know about him.This sentence shows how to use Eso es todo to specify the extent of one's knowledge.Tatoeba #1362232 by leoruilova, translation #284608 by CK
- ¡Atención, todos! Por definición, los bebés son parásitos. Eso es todo… gracias.Attention, everyone! By definition, babies are parasites. That is all… thank you.This sentence demonstrates using Eso es todo to conclude a statement or speech.Tatoeba #9057690 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9057691 by rafaeldejesus8199
- Eso es todo lo que tengo.That is all I have.This sentence shows how to use Eso es todo to indicate the limit of one's possessions.Tatoeba #1084709 by arashi_29, translation #43122 by autuno
- Gracias a todos por su atención. Eso es todo por hoy.Thank you all for your attention. That is all for today.
- Ya hemos cubierto todos los puntos en la agenda. Eso sería todo.We have covered all the points on the agenda. That would be all.
- Hemos revisado tus documentos. Eso es todo lo que necesitábamos.We have reviewed your documents. That's all we needed.
- ¿Algún otro asunto que debamos tratar? No, nada más por hoy.Any other matter we should address? No, nothing more for today.
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Example conversation
Lucía is finishing her explanation of a project to Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Tienes alguna otra duda sobre el plan?Do you have any other doubts about the plan?
- LucíaNo, eso es todo por ahora, gracias.No, that is all for now, thanks.
- AlejandroPerfecto, entonces podemos empezar a trabajar.Perfect, then we can start working.
- LucíaMuy bien, Alejandro, vamos allá.Very well, Alejandro, let's go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries es, eso, todo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
