fuera
/ˈfweɾa/
The English word "outside" is translated into Spanish as fuera.
fuera is an adverb used to describe being outdoors. For a broader sense of being outdoors or in the open air, you can use al aire libre. To refer specifically to the exterior of a building or an object, you can use por fuera. When talking about the general environment or the weather, the phrase ahí fuera is frequently used to mean "out there" or "outside".
Meaning: outdoors (adv)
Which one should you use?
fuera is the direct antonym of dentro (inside). While fuera is used as an adverb, if you need to use "outside" as a preposition followed by a noun (for example, "outside the house"), you must use the form fuera de.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the word as a preposition to connect to a noun, you must use the form fuera de rather than just fuera.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfweɾa/
Did you know?
- The command ¡Fuera! is used as a sharp way to tell someone to 'get out' or 'be gone'.
- The Spanish word fuera is a linguistic double agent. Depending on the context, it can mean 'outside', but it is also the form of the verb 'to be' used in certain past tenses.
- The word fuera is a cognate of the English word 'foreign'.
Examples in context
- No quiero ir fuera.I don't want to go outside.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire regarding going fuera.Tatoeba #1405882 by Ankio, translation #1186462 by CK
- Espera por mí fuera.Wait for me outside.This sentence is useful for asking someone to wait fuera.Tatoeba #6003345 by albrusgher, translation #3413000 by CK
- Hace calor ahí fuera.It's hot outside.This sentence is useful for describing the weather fuera.Tatoeba #1100975 by Shishir, translation #9741408 by DJ_Saidez
- Por favor, espera fuera de la oficinaPlease wait outside the office
- Vamos afuera y disfrutemos del sol.Let's go outside and enjoy the sunshine
- Me encanta pasar tiempo al aire libreI love spending time outside
- La casa se ve hermosa por fueraThe house looks beautiful on the outside
- Por favor, espere fuera del edificio.Please wait outside the building.
- La conferencia se llevará a cabo en el exterior.The conference will take place outside.
- Vamos afuera a jugar fútbol.Let's go outside to play soccer.
- ¡Hace buen tiempo! Me encanta estar al aire libre.The weather is nice! I love being outdoors.
- Fuera, está lloviendoOutside, it's raining
- 126 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are deciding where to eat lunch.
- Elena¿Quieres comer fuera hoy?Do you want to eat outside today?
- MateoSí, hace un día muy bonito.Yes, it is a very beautiful day.
- ElenaPodemos sentarnos fuera en la terraza.We can sit outside on the terrace.
- MateoMe parece una idea perfecta.That sounds like a perfect idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “outside” translations and entries fuera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fuera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
