otro
/ˈotɾo/
The English word 'another' is translated into Spanish as otro.
The word is a determiner used to mean 'one more, in addition to a former number'.
Meaning: one more, in addition to a former number (det)
Which one should you use?
Unlike the English 'another' which is singular, the Spanish otro can mean 'another' (one more) or 'other' (a different one) depending on context.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes depending on the gender and number of the noun it refers to. Use otro for masculine singular nouns, otra for feminine singular nouns, otros for masculine plural nouns and otras for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈotɾo/
Did you know?
- The Latin ancestor alter actually meant 'the second of two', a meaning that survives in English words like 'alternative' or 'altercation'.
- In Spanish, the phrase otra vez literally means 'another time', but it is the standard way to say 'again'.
- The expression otro día is often used as a polite way to decline an invitation, similar to saying 'some other time' in English.
Examples in context
- Él tiene otro hijo.He has another son.This sentence shows how to use otro to indicate an additional person.Tatoeba #409565 by hayastan, translation #284712 by CK
- Soy de otro planeta.I come from another planet.This sentence demonstrates using otro to describe a different place.Tatoeba #3793755 by Seael, translation #2901093 by Hybrid
- Él vino de otro país.He came from another country.This sentence shows the use of otro when referring to a different country.Tatoeba #1457361 by marcelostockle, translation #1457362 by CK
- Necesito otra taza de caféI need another cup of coffee
- Por favor, un café másPlease, one more coffee
- Quisiera uno adicional de esos librosI would like one more of those books
- Dame una pizza másGive me one more pizza
- Pásame otro taco, por favorPass me another taco, please
- Necesito otra cervezaI need another beer
- 375 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are eating tacos at a restaurant.
- LucíaEstos tacos están deliciosos.These tacos are delicious.
- AlejandroSí, yo voy a pedir otro.Yes, I am going to order another one.
- Lucía¿Quieres otro taco también, Alejandro?Do you want another taco too, Alejandro?
- AlejandroNo, ya estoy lleno.No, I am full already.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “another” translations and entries otro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries otro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
