Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| nosotras | /noˈsotɾas/ | feminine, plural |
| nosotros | /noˈsotɾos/ | masculine, plural |
Both forms are used to refer to the speaker and at least one other person. In many contexts, these subject pronouns can be omitted because the verb conjugation already indicates that the subject is 'we'. While most people use the standard gendered forms, some people may use alternatives such as nosotres or nosotrxs to be more gender-neutral or inclusive of non-binary individuals.
Which one should you use?
Unlike English, where 'we' is gender-neutral, Spanish requires choosing a form based on the gender of the people in the group. Use nosotros if the group consists entirely of men or a mix of men and women. Use nosotras only if the group consists exclusively of women.
How does it change in a sentence?
The choice of form depends on the composition of the group. Use nosotros for a masculine or mixed group, and nosotras for a group of only women.
How do you pronounce it?
/noˈsotɾas/
Did you know?
- The word nosotros is literally a combination of 'us' and 'others'.
- In some regions, people use the nosotros form as a 'royal we' to speak about themselves in a formal or authoritative way.
- The masculine form nosotros acts as a grammatical default for any mixed-gender group, even if there is only one male and ninety-nine females.
Examples in context
- Nosotros no vimos nada.We didn't see anything.This sentence shows how to use nosotros.Tatoeba #1603618 by marcelostockle, translation #1687550 by aka_aj
- Nosotros no lo hicimos.We didn't do it.Tatoeba #2878264 by teskmon, translation #2273827 by CK
- Nosotros no hicimos eso.We didn't do that.Tatoeba #1841753 by marcelostockle, translation #4887833 by CK
- Nosotros vamos al cine el sábado.We are going to the movies on Saturday.
- Nosotras ganamos el concurso de baile.We (females) won the dance contest.
- Nosotros vamos a la playa este fin de semana.We are going to the beach this weekend.
- Nos vemos en la fiesta.We'll see each other at the party.
- Estamos preparando la cena.We are getting dinner ready.
- Nosotros somos estudiantes.We are students.
- Nosotras somos estudiantes.We (females) are students.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing their group of female friends.
- LucíaNosotras somos amigas desde la escuela.We have been friends since school.
- Javier¿Tú hablas de tu grupo?Are you talking about your group?
- LucíaSí, nosotras somos muy unidas.Yes, we are very close.
- JavierEs bueno que se lleven bien.It is good that you all get along well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “we” translations and entries nosotras, nosotros, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nosotras, nosotros, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
