nuestro
“nuestro” means “our” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
our
📝 In Action
Este es nuestro perro.
A1This is our dog.
Nuestra casa es azul.
A1Our house is blue.
¿Viste nuestros zapatos nuevos?
A2Did you see our new shoes?
Nuestras amigas son de México.
A2Our friends are from Mexico.
ours
📝 In Action
Ese coche no es tuyo, es nuestro.
A2That car isn't yours, it's ours.
—¿De quién es esta casa? —Es nuestra.
A2—Whose house is this? —It's ours.
Los asientos de la primera fila son nuestros.
B1The front-row seats are ours.
De todas las ideas, las nuestras fueron las mejores.
B1Of all the ideas, ours were the best.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: nuestro
Question 1 of 2
Mi amigo y yo compramos una bicicleta nueva. La bicicleta es ______.
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'noster', which also meant 'our'. It's a direct descendant that has been part of Spanish since its earliest days.
First recorded: Around 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'nuestro' and 'nosotros'?
'Nosotros' means 'we' or 'us'—it refers to the people in the group. 'Nuestro' means 'our' or 'ours'—it shows that something belongs to the group. Think: 'Nosotros tenemos nuestro coche' (We have our car).
How do I know when to use 'nuestro', 'nuestra', 'nuestros', or 'nuestras'?
It all depends on the thing you're talking about, not the people who own it. Look at the noun: 1) Is it masculine or feminine? (e.g., 'libro' is masculine, 'casa' is feminine). 2) Is it singular or plural? (e.g., 'libro' is singular, 'libros' is plural). Then just match it up: nuestro libro, nuestra casa, nuestros libros, nuestras casas.