otra
“otra” means “another” in Spanish (an additional or different one).
another
Also: other, one more
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No me gusta esta camisa. ¿Me muestras otra?
A1I don't like this shirt. Can you show me another one?
Necesito otra oportunidad para terminar el examen.
A2I need one more chance to finish the exam.
Una de mis hermanas vive en México y la otra vive en España.
A2One of my sisters lives in Mexico and the other lives in Spain.
¿Podemos hablar de otra cosa? Este tema es aburrido.
B1Can we talk about something else? This topic is boring.
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Words that translate to "otra" in Spanish:
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Which sentence correctly asks for 'another glass of water'?
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Comes from the Latin word 'alterum', which meant 'the second of two' or 'the other'. Over time, it simplified in Spanish to 'otro' and 'otra'.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between `otra` and `la otra`?
`otra` means 'another' or 'a different one' in a general sense (¿Quieres otra manzana? - Do you want another apple?). `la otra` is more specific and means 'the other one,' referring to a specific item from a known set (Tengo dos manzanas; una es verde y la otra es roja - I have two apples; one is green and the other is red).
How do I know when to use `otro`, `otra`, `otros`, or `otras`?
It has to match the thing you're talking about! Use `otro` for single masculine things (otro libro), `otra` for single feminine things (otra casa), `otros` for multiple masculine or mixed-gender things (otros chicos), and `otras` for multiple feminine things (otras chicas).