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"Ellos" is a pronoun which is often translated as "they", and "ellas" is a pronoun which is also often translated as "they". Learn more about the difference between "ellos" and "ellas" below.
ellos(
eh
-
yohs
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
b. them (after prepositions)
Si confías en ellos, dales las llaves.If you trust them, give them the keys.
c. them (in comparisons)
Mi hermano y yo somos tan altos como ellos.My brother and I are as tall as them.
ellas(
eh
-
yahs
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
b. them (object; after preposition)
Me refería a ellas, las que están sentadas allá.I was referring to them, the ones sitting over there.
Díselo a ellas.Tell it to them.