nuestra
“nuestra” means “our” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
our
📝 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?
ours
📝 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.
✏️ 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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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'noster', which also meant 'our'. It's a direct descendant that has kept its meaning for thousands of years.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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'.