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"En un" is a phrase which is often translated as "in a", and "otro" is an adjective which is often translated as "another". Learn more about the difference between "en un" and "otro" below.
en un(
ehn
oon
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. by
El número de parados disminuyó en un dos por ciento.The number of unemployed has decreased by two per cent.
otro(
oh
-
troh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (different)
a. another (singular)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Pásame otra servilleta.Pass me another napkin.
3. (following)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. another
Mi vestido está manchado pero mi madre me traerá otro.My dress is stained but my mother will bring me another.
5. (a new one)
b. another one
Ese era tu último cuaderno, ¿te compro otro?That was your last notebook. Should I buy you another one?
