Nos (en. Us)
/nos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
pronoun
Reflective pronoun used to refer to the same person performing the action in plural.
We gathered to celebrate our anniversary.
Nos reunimos para celebrar nuestro aniversario.
Pronoun that indicates that the action is performed by the subject upon themselves.
We wash our hands before eating.
Nos lavamos las manos antes de comer.
Used to include the speaker and at least one other person.
We have been friends for years.
Nosotros somos amigos desde hace años.
Etymology
Comes from Latin 'nos', which also meant 'we'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
see you
Expression used to say goodbye, indicating that one will see the person again.
nos vemos
we care
Indicates that something is relevant or meaningful to the group being referred to.
nos importa
we are missing
Used to express that something or someone important is missing from the group.
nos hace falta
Related Words
we
First-person plural pronoun that refers to those speaking.
nosotros
our
Possessive adjective indicating that something belongs to us.
nuestro
Slang Meanings
We get involved
When we say 'we get involved', it means that we participate in some situation, usually complicated.
Cuando decimos que 'nos metemos', significa que participamos en alguna situación, usualmente complicada.
See you at the ranch
Phrase used informally to indicate that someone will see another in a specific place.
Frase usada informalmente para indicar que se va a ver a alguien en un lugar específico.