nuestra
/nwess-trah/
Here, 'nuestra' shows that the car belongs to 'us'. It's used for things that are considered 'feminine' in Spanish, like 'nuestra casa' (our house).
nuestra (Adjective)
📝 In Action
Nuestra casa es azul.
A1Our house is blue.
Esta es nuestra hija, Sofía.
A1This is our daughter, Sofía.
¿Te gusta nuestra nueva canción?
A2Do you like our new song?
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
'Nuestra' is used for things that are 'feminine' in Spanish, like 'casa' (house). For 'masculine' things, you use its partner word 'nuestro', like 'nuestro perro' (our dog).
Singular vs. Plural
Use 'nuestra' for one thing. If you're talking about more than one feminine thing, add an 's' to make it 'nuestras', like 'nuestras hijas' (our daughters).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting to Match
Mistake: "Es nuestro casa."
Correction: Es nuestra casa. The word for 'house' (casa) is feminine in Spanish, so you need to use the feminine form 'nuestra' to match it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement is Key
'Nuestra' almost always comes right before the thing it describes, just like 'our' in English. For example, 'nuestra mesa' (our table).
When someone asks 'Which house is yours?', you can point and say 'La nuestra' (Ours). It replaces the full phrase 'nuestra casa' so you don't have to repeat yourself.
nuestra (Pronoun)
📝 In Action
Mi casa es grande, pero la nuestra es más bonita.
A2My house is big, but ours is prettier.
—¿Cuál es tu maleta? —La nuestra es la roja.
B1—Which is your suitcase? —Ours is the red one.
Su idea es buena, pero prefiero la nuestra.
B1Their idea is good, but I prefer ours.
💡 Grammar Points
Almost Always Comes with 'la'
When 'nuestra' means 'ours' and stands on its own, you almost always put 'la' in front of it: 'la nuestra'. This signals that you're replacing a feminine noun you've already talked about.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting to add 'la'
Mistake: "Su camioneta es rápida, pero nuestra es más cómoda."
Correction: Su camioneta es rápida, pero la nuestra es más cómoda. You need 'la' to signal that 'nuestra' means 'ours' and is taking the place of a noun.
⭐ Usage Tips
Avoiding Repetition
Use 'la nuestra' when everyone knows what you're talking about to sound more natural. Instead of saying 'Nuestra casa es la casa roja', you can just say 'La nuestra es la casa roja'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: nuestra
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly says 'Our car is red'? (Remember 'coche' is masculine).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'nuestro' and 'nuestra'?
It all depends on the noun you are describing! Spanish nouns have a gender. Use 'nuestro' for masculine nouns (like 'nuestro libro' - our book) and 'nuestra' for feminine nouns (like 'nuestra pluma' - our pen). The gender of the people who own the item doesn't matter.
Why do I sometimes see 'la nuestra'?
That's when 'nuestra' is used to mean 'ours' and replaces a noun that has already been mentioned. For example, instead of repeating 'Nuestra casa es la casa blanca', you can just say 'La nuestra es la blanca' (Ours is the white one). The 'la' is a necessary signal.
Is 'nuestra' formal or informal?
'Nuestra' is neutral. You can use it in any situation, from talking with your best friends to giving a formal presentation. It's the standard word for 'our'.