Nuestro (en. Our)

/ˈnwestɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Indicates belonging to the first person plural.
This is our car.
Este es nuestro coche.
It is used to refer to something that belongs to us.
Our house is beautiful.
Nuestra casa es hermosa.
It expresses a sense of collectivity or ownership.
It is our duty to help others.
Es nuestro deber ayudar a los demás.

Etymology

From the Latin 'noster', which means 'our'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

our destiny
The future that we share.
nuestro destino
our home
The place where we live together.
nuestro hogar
our time
The period that we share.
nuestro tiempo

Related Words

our (plural)
Plural form of our.
nuestros
we
Pronoun that indicates a group of the speaker.
nosotros
our (feminine)
Feminine form of our.
nuestra

Slang Meanings

Refers to something that is very dear to the group.
That song is our anthem.
Esa canción es nuestro himno.
Used in informal contexts to convey a sense of community.
This is our meeting place.
Este es nuestro lugar de encuentro.