entre ellas

between them

entre ellas(ehn-treh eh-yahs)

phrase

1. (used to indicate location)

a. between them (two elements)

Las dos casas eran bastante grandes, pero solo había un pequeño jardín entre ellas.

The two houses were quite large, but there was only a small garden between them.

b. among them (several elements)

Quedaron finalistas cinco personas y, por desgracia, yo no estaba entre ellas.

Five people reached the final, and unfortunately, I wasn't among them.

c. amongst them (several elements)

Había muchas cajas, y el ladrón estaba escondido entre ellas.

There were a lot of boxes, and the thief was hiding amongst them.

2. (used to indicate collaboration)

a. between them

Hicieron la comida entre ellas. Yo no les ayudé en nada.

They made the meal between them. I didn't help them at all.