Otros (en. Others)

/ˈotɾos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Indicates that it involves different or additional ones.
There are other books that might interest you as well.
Hay otros libros que también te pueden interesar.
It is used to refer to more than one from a group.
The other students have already completed the exam.
Los otros estudiantes ya completaron el examen.
It is used to distinguish between several options.
Some prefer coffee, others tea.
Algunos prefieren el café, otros el té.

Etymology

From the Latin *alter*, which means 'other' or 'different'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

other countries
It refers to nations different from the one being discussed.
otros países
some and others
It indicates different groups or people.
unos y otros
other times
It refers to past eras distinct from the present.
otros tiempos

Related Words

another
That is distinct or different.
otro
another
Feminine form of 'otro', referring to a different thing.
otra
other places
Refers to different locations regarding aspects or situations.
otros lugares

Slang Meanings

Others as a synonym for 'different' in a context of choice.
I always choose others instead of the same old thing.
Siempre elijo otros en vez de lo mismo de siempre.
It is used in some communities to refer to unconventional things.
That party was of others.
Esa fiesta era de otros.