Meaning
those, those who
- they, them
In a sentence
Coloro che arrivano tardi perdono il posto.
Those who arrive late lose their seat.
Hai già chiamato coloro che aspettavano fuori?
Have you already called those who were waiting outside?
Non conosco coloro che hanno scritto il messaggio.
I don't know those who wrote the message.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| coloro | Nom · plural · 3rd person |
Usage notes
- Use 'coloro' for 'those people' in formal/written Italian; 'loro' is more common in speech.
- Avoid confusing 'coloro' with 'quelli'—'quelli' refers to things, not people.
- Always use 'che' after 'coloro' (e.g., 'coloro che arrivano'), never 'chi'.