A diverse group of friends of mixed genders smiling and pointing to themselves, representing the concept of 'we'.

nosotros

/noh-SOH-trohs/

PronounmA1

we?Used as the subject of a sentence (the ones doing the action).

Also:us?Used after certain connecting words like 'para' (for), 'con' (with), or 'según' (according to).

📝 In Action

Nosotros vamos al cine.

We are going to the movies.

Nosotros somos de México.

We are from Mexico.

¿Quieres venir con nosotros?

Do you want to come with us?

Según nosotros, la película es buena.

According to us, the movie is good.

Related Words

Antonyms

ellos/ellas (they)
vosotros/vosotras (you (plural, informal, mainly in Spain))

Common Collocations

nosotros mismos – we ourselves
entre nosotros – between us

💡 Grammar Points

Who is 'Nosotros'?

'Nosotros' means 'we' and refers to a group of people that includes the speaker. You use it as the main subject of the sentence, the one doing the action.

Nosotros vs. Nosotras

Use 'nosotros' for a group of all males or a mixed group of males and females. If the group is all females, you must use its sister word, 'nosotras'.

Optional but Important

Often, you can leave 'nosotros' out of a sentence because the verb ending already tells you who is doing the action. For example, 'Vamos al cine' also means 'We are going to the movies'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting 'Nosotras'

Mistake: "A group of women saying: 'Nosotros somos amigas.'"

Correction: They should say: 'Nosotras somos amigas.' If the group is 100% female, you must use 'nosotras'.

'Us' vs. 'We'

Mistake: "Thinking you can't say 'para nosotros' for 'for us'."

Correction: While 'nosotros' usually means 'we', after certain words like 'para' (for) or 'con' (with), it correctly translates to 'us'. For example, 'El regalo es para nosotros' (The gift is for us).

⭐ Usage Tips

When to Say It vs. When to Drop It

Even though you can often drop 'nosotros', Spanish speakers add it in for emphasis or clarity. Use it when you want to say 'WE, as opposed to someone else, are doing this.'

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: nosotros

Question 1 of 2

If a group of two women and one man are talking, which word should they use to say 'we'?

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Word Family

nos(us (as an object)) - pronoun

nuestro/a/os/as(our, ours) - adjective/pronoun

nosotras(we (all female)) - pronoun

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'nosotros' and 'nos'?

'Nosotros' is the 'doer' of the action (the subject), like in 'Nosotros comemos' (We eat). 'Nos' receives the action, like in 'Él nos ve' (He sees us). Think of 'nosotros' as 'we' and 'nos' as 'us'.

Why do people sometimes say 'nosotros' and sometimes just leave it out?

In Spanish, the ending of the verb usually tells you who is doing the action. For example, 'hablamos' can only mean 'we speak'. So, 'nosotros' is often left out unless you want to add emphasis or make it extra clear who you're talking about, maybe to contrast with another group.

Is 'nosotros' used in all Spanish-speaking countries?

Yes, 'nosotros' and 'nosotras' are used everywhere to mean 'we'. It's a universal and essential part of the language.