Otras (en. Others)

/'otras/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is not the same; that differs.
There are other options available on this menu.
Hay otras opciones disponibles en este menú.
It is used to refer to a non-specific amount of things or people.
I have other things to do today.
Tengo otras cosas que hacer hoy.
Indicates a variation or alternative.
I prefer other activities over the weekend.
Prefiero otras actividades durante el fin de semana.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'alia', which means 'other'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

by other means
Through other means.
por otras vías
as many others
The same number in another category.
otras tantas
among others
Including other things or people.
entre otras

Related Words

another
Feminine singular form of 'other'.
otra
foreign
Belonging to another person or thing.
ajena
alternative
Different option from something.
alternativa

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to another situation or context.
That topic is for other meetings.
Ese tema es para otras juntas.
In colloquial references to other people.
She always talks about others who are not here.
Ella siempre habla de otras que no están aquí.