con todo
/kon todo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "with everything" is translated into Spanish as con todo.
con todo is used to mean including all available options, additions or items. Depending on the context and punctuation, it can also function as a conjunction meaning "nevertheless" or "despite everything".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition con (with) and the pronoun todo (everything/all).
Which one should you use?
While con todo can mean "including everything", it can also be used as a conjunction meaning "nevertheless" or "despite everything" depending on the context and punctuation.
How does it change in a sentence?
When 'with everything' is used as a relative clause (e.g., 'with everything that I have'), you must add lo que after todo.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, ordering a hot dog con todo often includes an unexpected combination of mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, onions and sometimes even crushed potato chips or pineapple.
- In certain contexts, saying con todo can imply giving one's full effort or passion, similar to the English phrase 'going all out'.
- The word todo is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'total' because both descend from the Latin 'tōtus'.
Examples in context
- Quien prueba todo se asquea con todo.Who tastes everything becomes disgusted with everything.This sentence shows how a person can become disgusted with everything if they taste too much.Tatoeba #1342186 by marcelostockle, translation #1319478 by Scott
- Yanni estaba insatisfecho con todo lo que hacía.Yanni was dissatisfied with everything he did.This example illustrates being dissatisfied with everything one does using con todo.Tatoeba #10076950 by manufrutos, translation #10076105 by Amastan
- Los niños brincan de aquí para allá y juegan con todo lo que se encuentran.Children jump from here to there and play with everything they encounter.This sentence demonstrates children playing with everything they find using con todo.Tatoeba #4384457 by umano, translation #4435334 by LB
- Salgamos a bailar esta noche con todas las ganas.Let's go dancing tonight with all the enthusiasm.
- ¡Maneja con todo el power!Drive with all your energy!
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Example conversation
At a coffee shop, ordering a breakfast combo.
- MateoQuiero el menú de desayuno con todo.I want the breakfast menu with everything.
- Lucía¿Desea también un jugo de naranja?Do you also want an orange juice?
- MateoSí, por favor, tráigame el combo con todo.Yes, please, bring me the combo with everything.
- LucíaMuy bien, en un momento se lo traigo.Very well, I will bring it to you in a moment.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, con todo, todo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
