entre nosotros
/entɾe nosotɾos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "among us" is translated into Spanish as entre nosotros.
The phrase entre nosotros is used to describe being in the company of or having something shared by the people in a specific group.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition entre (between/among) and the pronoun nosotros (we/us).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, when you want to say "among you" in a plural and informal way, you use entre vosotros rather than entre ustedes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes based on the gender of the group. If the group consisting of "us" is exclusively female, use entre nosotras. To say "among them", replace nosotros with ellos for masculine or mixed groups or ellas for feminine groups. For "among you" (plural/informal) in Spain, use entre vosotros.
How do you pronounce it?
/entɾe nosotɾos/
Did you know?
- The word nosotros literally means 'us others', as it is a combination of the pronoun 'us' and the word for 'others'.
- The preposition entre comes from the Latin inter, which is the same root used for the English word 'international'.
- In some contexts, entre nosotros can imply a secret or a pact, functioning similarly to the English phrase 'between you and me'.
Examples in context
- Hay un traidor entre nosotros.There's a traitor among us.This sentence shows how to use entre nosotros to identify a traitor.Tatoeba #760147 by Shishir, translation #761868 by Zifre
- No nos peleemos entre nosotros.Let's not fight among us.This sentence demonstrates using entre nosotros to suggest not fighting within a group.Tatoeba #2462428 by wallebot, translation #2470565 by BoriQa
- Creo que hay un espía entre nosotros.I think a spy is among us.This sentence uses entre nosotros to express suspicion about a spy.Tatoeba #12182545 by ecorralest101, translation #7973610 by maaster
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a secret they must keep within their group.
- AlejandroEste es un secreto entre nosotros.This is a secret between us.
- ElenaNo se lo digas a nadie.Don't tell anyone.
- AlejandroNo habrá problemas entre nosotros.There will be no problems among us.
- ElenaConfío en ti, Alejandro.I trust you, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries entre, nosotros, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
