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They
ðeɪ
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El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000. Este índice de importancia te ayuda a centrarte en las palabras más útiles durante tu proceso de aprendizaje del idioma.
Ellos/Ellas, Se

Significados de They en español

El pronombre "they" se utiliza en inglés cotidiano como un pronombre de tercera persona plural. Se refiere a un grupo de personas o cosas, y es común en contextos tanto formales como informales.

Ejemplos de uso:

  1. Referencia a un grupo: "They are going to the park." (Ellos/ellas van al parque.)
  2. Uso en situaciones generales: "They say that exercise is good for health." (Dicen que el ejercicio es bueno para la salud.)
  3. Uso como pronombre singular de género neutro: "Alex is my friend. They are very kind." (Alex es mi amigo/a. Ellos/ellas son muy amables.)

Contexto de uso:

  • "They" se utiliza en situaciones cotidianas, en conversaciones entre amigos, en el trabajo, y en contextos académicos.
  • Es común en el lenguaje inclusivo, donde se usa para referirse a personas que no se identifican estrictamente como masculinas o femeninas.

Frases comunes:

  • "They have a point." (Tienen un buen argumento.)
  • "They don't know." (No saben.)
  • "What do they think?" (¿Qué piensan?)

Errores comunes:

  • Confundir "they" con "them" o "their". "They" es el sujeto, mientras que "them" es el objeto y "their" indica posesión.
  • Usar "they" para referirse a una sola persona sin aclarar que se utiliza como singular de género neutro, lo que puede causar confusión.

Palabras relacionadas:

  • Sinónimos: "people" (gente), "individuals" (individuos).
  • Antónimos: "he" (él), "she" (ella).

Pronunciación:

  • "They" se pronuncia como /ðeɪ/. Es importante enfatizar el sonido inicial /ð/, que no existe en español.

Gramática y etimología:

  • "They" proviene del inglés antiguo "þā", que era un pronombre de tercera persona plural. Ha evolucionado a lo largo del tiempo, manteniendo su uso en el inglés moderno. En términos de gramática, "they" puede funcionar como sujeto en una oración y se conjuga con el verbo en plural.

Significados de They en español

Ellos/Ellas

Ejemplo:
They are going to the store.
Ellos van a la tienda.
They are my friends.
Ellas son mis amigas.
Uso: Formal/InformalContexto: Used to refer to a group of people or mixed gender group
Nota: In Spanish, 'ellos' is used for male groups or mixed gender groups, and 'ellas' is used for all-female groups. When referring to a group with both males and females, the masculine form 'ellos' is typically used.

Se

Ejemplo:
They say it's going to rain.
Se dice que va a llover.
They speak Spanish fluently.
Se habla español con fluidez.
Uso: FormalContexto: Impersonal construction to indicate general statements or actions
Nota: In these cases, 'se' is used as an impersonal pronoun, not referring to specific people but to general actions or statements.

Los sinónimos de They

They

Refers to a group of people or things already mentioned or easily identified.
Ejemplo: They are going to the party.
Nota: None

Them

Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a group of people or things.
Ejemplo: I gave them the book.
Nota: Them is used as the object form of they.

Those

Refers to a group of people or things that are physically distant from the speaker.
Ejemplo: Those are my favorite flowers.
Nota: Those is used to refer to things that are farther away or more remote in space or time.

People

Refers to a group of individuals as a collective whole.
Ejemplo: People are watching the game.
Nota: People refers to individuals in a general sense, not necessarily a specific group mentioned earlier.

Folks

Informal term referring to a group of people, often with a sense of familiarity or community.
Ejemplo: The folks next door are very friendly.
Nota: Folks is a more casual and friendly term compared to the neutral 'they.'

Expresiones y frases comunes de They

They say

This phrase is used to introduce a commonly held belief or opinion without specifying who exactly holds that belief. It implies a general consensus.
Ejemplo: They say laughter is the best medicine.
Nota: The phrase 'They say' is more vague and general compared to specifying a particular source or person.

They're

A contraction of 'they are'. It is used to indicate that a group of people are in a particular state or doing something.
Ejemplo: They're coming over for dinner tonight.
Nota: The contraction 'they're' is more informal and commonly used in spoken language.

They're onto something

This phrase means that someone is making progress in understanding or discovering something important.
Ejemplo: I think they're onto something with their new marketing strategy.
Nota: The phrase 'They're onto something' implies a sense of discovery or insight that 'They' have.

They're all talk

This idiom describes people who make big promises or claims but never follow through with actions to support them.
Ejemplo: Don't worry about them, they're all talk and no action.
Nota: The idiom 'They're all talk' emphasizes the lack of action despite the words spoken.

They've got their hands full

This idiom means that someone is very busy or has a lot of responsibilities to deal with.
Ejemplo: With three young kids, they've got their hands full.
Nota: The idiom 'They've got their hands full' paints a picture of being overwhelmed or occupied with tasks.

They hit it off

This idiom means that two people quickly and easily establish a good relationship or connection.
Ejemplo: When they met at the party, they hit it off immediately.
Nota: The idiom 'They hit it off' suggests a strong initial connection or rapport between the individuals.

They're in for a surprise

This phrase means that someone is going to experience something unexpected or unwelcome.
Ejemplo: If they think this project will be easy, they're in for a surprise.
Nota: The phrase 'They're in for a surprise' foreshadows a revelation or unexpected turn of events for 'They'.

Expresiones cotidianas (jerga) de They

They've

Shortened form of 'they have.' Used to indicate possession or the act of having done something in the past.
Ejemplo: They've been friends for years.
Nota: Casual abbreviation of 'they have' that is often used in spoken language.

They-d

Contraction of 'they would' or 'they had,' depending on the context.
Ejemplo: They'd better hurry if they want to catch the bus.
Nota: Informal contraction that can refer to 'they would' or 'they had.'

They-a

Informal way of saying 'they are.' The addition of '-a' is a colloquial variation.
Ejemplo: Do you think they-a going to attend the party?
Nota: Slang alteration of 'they are' with a playful touch.

Theyd've

Contraction of 'they would have.' Used to express a past hypothetical situation.
Ejemplo: Theyd've told you if they were coming.
Nota: Combined contraction of 'they would have' for a smoother flow in speech.

They's

Shortened form of 'they is.' Used in some dialects or informal speech to indicate present action.
Ejemplo: They's going to the concert tonight.
Nota: Non-standard contraction of 'they is' in informal contexts.

'Em

Informal pronunciation of 'them.' Often used in casual speech or colloquial settings.
Ejemplo: I'm meeting 'em for lunch later.
Nota: Informal and commonly used in spoken language to replace 'them.'

They - Ejemplos

I saw them at the park.
Los vi en el parque.
They love to play soccer.
A ellos les encanta jugar al fútbol.
They are my friends.
Ellos son mis amigos.
I gave them a present for their birthday.
Les di un regalo por su cumpleaños.

Gramática de They

They - Pronombre (Pronoun) / Pronombre personal (Personal pronoun)
Lema: they
Conjugaciones
Sílabas, Separación y Acento
They contiene 1 sílabas: they
Transcripción fonética: ˈt͟hā
they , ˈt͟hā (La sílaba roja es la acentuada)

They - Importancia y frecuencia de uso

El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000.
They: 0 - 100 (Extremadamente Común).
Este índice de importancia te ayuda a centrarte en las palabras más útiles durante tu proceso de aprendizaje del idioma.
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