otras
/oh-trahs/
other
As an adjective, otras means 'other' and modifies feminine plural nouns, like 'other apples' (otras manzanas).
otras(Adjective)
other
?modifying feminine plural nouns
different
?implying a different set
,more
?as in 'some 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?
💡 Grammar Points
Always Matches Feminine Plural Nouns
Use 'otras' right before a word for more than one feminine thing or person (like 'casas' or 'chicas'). It has to match in being both feminine and plural. Think 'otras amigas' (other female friends).
Never Say 'Unas Otras'
In English, you can say 'some other ones'. In Spanish, you never use 'unas' before 'otras'. Just say 'otras'. For example: 'Tengo otras ideas' (I have other ideas).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Mix-up
Mistake: "Me gustan las otras zapatos."
Correction: Me gustan los otros zapatos. The word 'zapatos' (shoes) is masculine, so you need the masculine form 'otros' to match it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding to a List
You can use 'otras' to add more items to what you're talking about. 'Me gusta la música, la comida y otras cosas de España.' (I like the music, the food, and other things from Spain.)
As a pronoun, otras means 'others' or 'the other ones,' replacing a feminine plural noun already mentioned (e.g., 'I want the other ones' instead of 'I want the other flowers').
otras(Pronoun)
others
?referring to feminine plural things/people
the other ones
?referring to a specific group
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Stands In For a Noun
Use 'otras' to replace a feminine plural noun you just mentioned so you don't sound repetitive. It means 'other ones'. Example: '¿Qué camisas quieres? —Estas no, quiero las otras.' (Which shirts do you want? —Not these, I want the other ones.)
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting 'las' for Specific 'Others'
Mistake: "¿Dónde están mis llaves? Solo encuentro estas, no encuentro otras."
Correction: ¿Dónde están mis llaves? Solo encuentro estas, no encuentro las otras. Use 'las otras' when you mean 'the specific other ones' you're looking for. Use just 'otras' for 'any other ones' in general.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: otras
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'otras'?
📚 More Resources
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').