otros
“otros” means “other” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
other
Also: another
📝 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.
others
Also: other ones
📝 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?
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "otros" in Spanish:
other ones→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: otros
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly says 'I want another coffee'?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'alterum', which meant 'the second of two' or 'other'. Over time, its meaning broadened in Spanish to refer to any 'other' thing, not just the second one.
First recorded: Used since the earliest forms of Spanish, around the 10th century.
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
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).