thing

a physical object that can be seen and touched

cosa, objeto, elemento

• a thing

Collocations thing to do · thing to wear

• I need a new thing for my phone.

  Necesito una nueva funda para mi teléfono.

something that is being discussed or considered

tema, asunto, cuestión

• the thing

Collocations thing to do with · thing about

• The thing is, I don't have enough money.

  Lo que pasa es que no tengo suficiente dinero.

an idea or opinion that someone has about something

pensamiento, opinión, idea

• a thing

Collocations thing to do with · thing about

• I have a thing about old cars.

  Tengo una idea sobre los coches antiguos.

a person, especially when you do not know their name or are talking about them in a general way

persona, individuo, alguien

• the thing

Collocations thing to do with · thing about

• The thing I met was very kind.

  La persona que conocí fue muy amable.

a situation or condition that exists at a particular time

estado, situación, circunstancia

• the thing

Collocations thing to do with · thing about

• The thing is, I'm not sure if she's coming.

  Lo que pasa es que no estoy seguro de si viene.

an action or event that happens at a particular time

acción, evento, incidente

• the thing

Collocations thing to do with · thing about

• The thing was, I couldn't find my keys.

  Lo que sucedió es que no pude encontrar mis llaves.

a reason or excuse for doing something

razón, excusa, justificación

• the thing

Collocations thing to do with · thing about

• The thing is, I have a lot of work to do.

  Lo que pasa es que tengo mucho trabajo por hacer.

a matter or issue that needs to be dealt with

asunto, cuestión, problema

• the thing

Collocations thing to do with · thing about

• The thing is, we need to address this matter.

  Lo que pasa es que necesitamos abordar este asunto.