otros
/OH-tross/
other
As an adjective, otros describes the blue running shoes, distinguishing them as the 'other' shoes available.
otros(Adjective)
other
?as in 'other people'
another
?when referring to more than one thing, e.g., 'another two days'
📝 In Action
Necesito otros zapatos para la fiesta.
A1I need other shoes for the party.
¿Hay otros colores disponibles?
A1Are there other colors available?
Mis amigos viven en otros países.
A2My friends live in other countries.
💡 Grammar Points
Matches the Noun's Gender and Number
This word changes to match the thing it describes. Use otros for masculine or mixed groups (otros amigos), and otras for feminine things (otras casas).
Never Use 'un' or 'una' with 'otro'
In Spanish, you say 'otro día' (another day), not 'un otro día'. The word 'otro' already includes the idea of 'an' or 'one'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Adding 'un' before 'otro'
Mistake: "Necesito un otro bolígrafo."
Correction: Necesito otro bolígrafo. Just remember: 'otro' means 'an' + 'other' all in one word!
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement is Easy
Otros almost always goes right before the noun it describes, just like 'other' in English. For example, otros libros (other books).
Used as a pronoun, otros refers to the second group of spheres (the ones choosing the blue pyramid), contrasting with the first group.
📝 In Action
Unos quieren pizza, pero otros prefieren pasta.
A1Some want pizza, but others prefer pasta.
No me gustan estos. ¿Puedes mostrarme los otros?
A2I don't like these. Can you show me the other ones?
¿Ya llegaron los otros?
B1Have the others arrived yet?
💡 Grammar Points
Stands in for a Noun
Use otros by itself to replace a noun you've already talked about. It's like saying 'other ones' so you don't have to repeat yourself.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting 'los' for 'the others'
Mistake: "Me gustan estos, pero prefiero otros."
Correction: Me gustan estos, pero prefiero los otros. If you mean 'the specific other ones', you usually need 'los' in front. Just saying 'otros' means 'some other ones in general'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'unos' to contrast
A very common and natural-sounding pattern is 'unos... otros...' which means 'some... others...'. For example: 'Unos días son soleados, otros son lluviosos.' (Some days are sunny, others are rainy).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: otros
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly says 'I want another coffee'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'otros' and 'los demás'?
`Otros` means 'others' in a general sense. `Los demás` is more specific and means 'the rest' or 'everyone else'. If two friends leave a group of ten, you could say 'Los demás están aquí' (The rest/The other eight are here).
Why can't I say 'un otro'? It feels more natural.
It's a very common mistake for English speakers! Think of 'otro' as a single word that already has 'an' or 'a' packed inside it. So, 'otro libro' means 'an-other book'. You wouldn't say 'an another book' in English, and it's the same logic in Spanish.
How do I know whether to use 'otro', 'otra', 'otros', or 'otras'?
It's all about matching! Look at the noun you're talking about. Is it masculine or feminine? Singular or plural? `otro`: masculine, singular (otro libro). `otra`: feminine, singular (otra casa). `otros`: masculine, plural (otros libros). `otras`: feminine, plural (otras casas).