elloellaustedes

elloellaustedes is a modern neologism used in Spanish-language online discourse to address a diverse audience with a single, compact expression. It blends three Spanish pronouns: ello (neuter/it), ella (she), and ustedes (you plural). The result is a vocative that aims to acknowledge objects, women, and the audience in one gesture, often in playful or ironic contexts.

Etymology and formation. The term appears in memes and social media posts from the mid-2020s and is typically written as a single word, though it may appear spaced or hyphenated in early experiments. It reflects a creative reassembly of pronouns to test boundaries of gender and number in everyday language.

Usage and function. elloellaustedes is used as a greeting or caption to address a mixed group, encompassing nonhuman referents, women, and the general audience. It can function as inclusive language, a humorous device, or a form of social commentary. Examples include greetings like “Hola, elloellaustedes, ¿cómo va todo?” and captions such as “Bienvenidos, elloellaustedes” in online posts or memes.

Reception and status. The expression has gained traction in certain online communities but remains nonstandard and informal. Linguists typically classify it as linguistic play or experimentation rather than established usage. It is not included in major dictionaries and has varying acceptance across Spanish-speaking communities.

See also. Inclusive language, gender-neutral language, Spanish pronouns, linguistic memes.