otras
“otras” means “other” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
other
Also: different, more
📝 In Action
Necesito las otras sillas, por favor.
A1I need the other chairs, please.
Hay otras maneras de resolver el problema.
A2There are other ways to solve the problem.
¿Quieres otras dos galletas?
A2Do you want two other cookies? / Do you want two more cookies?
others
Also: the other ones
📝 In Action
No me gustan estas manzanas, prefiero las otras.
A1I don't like these apples, I prefer the other ones.
Algunas alumnas llegaron temprano, las otras llegaron tarde.
A2Some (female) students arrived early, the others arrived late.
Si no te sirven estas herramientas, busca otras en la caja.
B1If these tools don't work for you, look for others in the box.
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Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'otras'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'alterum', which meant 'the second of two' or 'other'. 'Otras' is simply the feminine plural form that evolved over time in Spanish.
First recorded: Since the earliest forms of Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'otras' and 'las otras'?
Use 'otras' by itself to mean 'other ones' in a general sense ('some others'). Use 'las otras' to mean 'the other ones', referring to a specific group you and the listener both know about. For example: 'Necesito ideas. ¿Tienes otras?' (I need ideas. Do you have any others?) vs. 'Tus primeras ideas no funcionan. ¿Cuáles son las otras?' (Your first ideas don't work. What are the other ones?).
Is 'otras' only for people?
No, 'otras' can refer to anything that is grammatically feminine and plural. This includes female people ('las otras chicas'), objects ('las otras mesas'), and even abstract concepts ('las otras opciones').