nosotras
noh-SOH-trahs
📝 In Action
Nosotras queremos ir a la playa este fin de semana.
A1We want to go to the beach this weekend.
¿Qué vamos a hacer? Nosotras tenemos la clave del éxito.
A2What are we going to do? We have the key to success.
Ellos pensaron que no podríamos, pero nosotras demostramos lo contrario.
B1They thought we couldn't, but we proved otherwise.
💡 Grammar Points
The Gender of 'We'
Use 'nosotras' only when every single person in the 'we' group is female. If the group includes even one male person, you must switch to the masculine form, 'nosotros'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Nosotras' and 'Nosotros'
Mistake: "A group of women saying 'Nosotros estamos listas' (We are ready)."
Correction: They should say 'Nosotras estamos listas.' The pronoun must match the group's gender.
⭐ Usage Tips
Often Omitted
Because the Spanish verb ending (e.g., hablamos, 'we speak') already tells you the subject is 'we,' you often leave out 'nosotras.' Only use it for emphasis or clarity.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: nosotras
Question 1 of 1
If you are a woman speaking for a group of three other women and one man, which pronoun must you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'nosotras' used everywhere in the Spanish-speaking world?
Yes, 'nosotras' is universally understood and used by speakers of all regions when referring to a group of women. The main variation is in the form 'vosotras' (the female version of 'you all') which is specific to Spain.
When should I include 'nosotras' if the verb already tells me who is speaking?
Include it only when you need to add emphasis or contrast. For example: 'Nosotras ya comimos, pero ellos no' (WE already ate, but they didn't).