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demás

deh-MAHS/de.ˈmas/

the rest, the others

Also: other
A single bright red apple placed far away from a large pile of identical green apples on a wooden table.

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Yo me quedo aquí, los demás pueden irse.

A2

I'm staying here, the rest of you can go.

Todas las demás tiendas estaban cerradas.

A2

All the other stores were closed.

No me importa lo que piensen los demás.

B1

I don't care what others think.

Guarda esta caja y tira lo demás.

B1

Keep this box and throw the rest away.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • los demás – the others / the rest (masculine or mixed group)
  • las demás – the others / the rest (feminine group)
  • lo demás – the rest (of it) / everything else (abstract)
  • y demás – and so on / and the rest

otherwise, apart from that

Also: for the rest
A magnificent, perfectly built storybook castle made of white stone under a bright blue sky, showing a tiny, isolated grey patch of discoloration on one turret.

📝 In Action

El hotel es un poco ruidoso; por lo demás, es excelente.

B2

The hotel is a bit noisy; otherwise, it's excellent.

Se me olvidó la cartera. Por lo demás, estoy listo para salir.

B2

I forgot my wallet. Apart from that, I'm ready to go out.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • aparte de eso (apart from that)
  • por otra parte (on the other hand)

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Words that translate to "demás" in Spanish:

otherwise→the others→the rest→

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Quick Quiz: demás

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence correctly says 'The other cars are in the garage'?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the combination of two Old Spanish words: `de` (from) and `más` (more). It literally meant something like 'from more' or 'in addition', which evolved into its modern meaning of 'the rest' or 'the others'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: demaisCatalan: demés

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'los demás' and 'los otros'?

They are very similar and often interchangeable! 'Los demás' refers to 'the rest' of a specific, known group. 'Los otros' can mean 'the others' in the same way, but it can also mean 'other ones' in a more general sense. When in doubt, if you mean 'all the remaining ones', 'los demás' is a perfect choice.

Can I ever use 'demás' by itself, without 'los' or 'las'?

It's very rare in modern Spanish. You might see it in older texts or in the set phrase 'por demás', which means 'uselessly' or 'in vain'. For everyday use, it's best to always pair it with `el`, `la`, `los`, `las`, or `lo`.