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"Each" is an adjective which is often translated as "cada", and "each one" is a phrase which is often translated as "cada uno". Learn more about the difference between "each" and "each one" below.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. cada
Each day brings us a new challenge.Cada día nos trae un reto nuevo.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. cada uno (masculine)
Each of the boys received a prize.Cada uno de los chicos recibió un premio.
b. cada una (feminine)
Each of us was given three tasks to complete.A cada una de nosotras nos dieron tres tareas para hacer.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. cada uno
The watermelons cost four dollars each.Las sandías cuestan cuatro dólares cada una.
a. cada uno
Grandpa always used to give us fifty dollars each.El abuelo siempre nos daba cincuenta dólares a cada uno.
b. por persona
The insurance company offered them $50,000 each.La aseguradora les ofreció $50,000 por persona.
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. cada uno
The men lined up, and the woman examined each one carefully to identify the criminal.Los hombres se pusieron en fila, y la mujer examinó a cada uno con cuidado para identificar al criminal.
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