nosotros
“nosotros” means “we” in Spanish (Used as the subject of a sentence (the ones doing the action).).
we
Also: us
📝 In Action
Nosotros vamos al cine.
A1We are going to the movies.
Nosotros somos de México.
A1We are from Mexico.
¿Quieres venir con nosotros?
A2Do you want to come with us?
Según nosotros, la película es buena.
B1According to us, the movie is good.
✏️ 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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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from a combination of two Latin words: 'nos' (meaning 'we' or 'us') and 'alteros' (meaning 'others'). It literally meant 'we others', a way to distinguish the group from everyone else.
First recorded: Around the 13th century
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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.