coloro
those
pronoun koh-LOH-roh Less Common
Origin: from Latin illorum, 'of those'
Also means
the ones
Usage Note
Coloro is a formal, written plural pronoun meaning 'those (people)', almost always followed by che: coloro che lavorano ('those who work'). In speech Italians prefer quelli; the singular counterpart is colui/colei.
Examples
"Coloro che vogliono possono restare."
Natural Translation
Those who wish may stay.
Literal Translation
Those who want can stay.
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