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"Otros" is a form of "otro", an adjective which is often translated as "another". "De una" is a phrase which is often translated as "of a". Learn more about the difference between "otros" and "de una" below.
otro(
oh
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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?
de una(
deh
oo
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nah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. of a
Juan contó la historia de una mujer que amaba los gatos.Juan told the story of a woman who loved cats.
2. (slang) (absolutely) (Central America) (South America)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
a. for sure (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
No le prestés atención a lo que dicen. - De una. Están celosos.Don't listen to what they say. - For sure. They're just jealous.
b. definitely (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Hace mucho calor. Vayamos a la pileta. - De una.It's really hot. Let's go to the pool. - Definitely.
