cosas
neutral, Mexico
In Mexico "things" is cosas. It covers objects, matters and belongings, as in mis cosas for "my things". It is also called Chunches.
Meaning: objects or matters in general (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| cosas | neutral, Mexico |
| Chunches | casual, Central America |
People use it for anything vague: tengo muchas cosas que hacer means "I have many things to do". Mexicans also say las cosas de la casa.
How does it change in a sentence?
Cosa is feminine: la cosa, las cosas.
Did you know?
- In Mexico cosa is often replaced in speech by cosita to sound friendlier.
Examples in context
- Tengo muchas cosas que hacer.I have many things to do.
- Recoge tus cosas, ya nos vamos.Pick up your things, we are leaving.
- Las cosas salieron bien.Things turned out well.
Example conversation
Marisol helps her brother Beto pack for a trip in Toluca.
- Marisol¿Ya tienes todas tus cosas?Do you have all your things?
- BetoMe faltan las del baño.I am missing the bathroom ones.
- MarisolApúrate, el taxi ya llegó.Hurry up, the taxi is here.
