Otra (en. Other)

/ˈotɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something distinct or additional.
I want another cup of coffee.
Quiero otra taza de café.
Indicates repetition or change.
I need another chance.
Necesito otra oportunidad.
Used to talk about alternatives.
Do you have another idea?
¿Tienes otra idea?

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'alteram', which means 'other'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

again
indicates the repetition of an action.
otra vez
give another chance
to offer a new opportunity for something.
dar otra oportunidad
one another
an expression that refers to another option.
una otra

Related Words

other
singular masculine form of 'otra'.
otro
others
plural form of 'otra', in feminine.
otras
others
plural form of 'otro', in masculine.
otros

Slang Meanings

another thing
Don't tell me that, give me something else.
No me digas eso, dame otra cosa.
another round
Let's take another round around the park.
Vamos a dar otra vuelta al parque.