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"Unos" is a form of "un", an indefinite article which is often translated as "a". "Otros" is a form of "otro", an adjective which is often translated as "another". Learn more about the difference between "unos" and "otros" below.
un(
oon
)
An indefinite article is a word that indicates that a noun is not specific (e.g., a girl).
indefinite article
a. a
Había un coche estacionado en la puerta.There was a car parked at the gate.
b. an (before vowel sound)
Tienen una vieja cámara que todavía funciona.They have an old camera which is still working.
a. some
Compré unos libros muy interesantes.I bought some very interesting books.
Conseguí unas manzanas deliciosas en el mercado.I got some delicious apples at the market.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. one
Solo queda un dulce en la caja.There's only one chocolate left in the box.
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otro(
oh
-
troh
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. another
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Pásame otra servilleta.Pass me another napkin.
b. other
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Compraron otras galletas.They bought other cookies.
a. another
¿Podría tomar otro trozo de tarta?May I have another piece of cake?
a. next
Al otro día, todo se había olvidado.The next day, all was forgotten.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. another
Mi vestido está manchado pero mi madre me traerá otro.My dress is stained but my mother will bring me another.
b. another one
Desapareció mi bolígrafo pero tengo otro.My pen disappeared but I have another one.
a. another
Acabé mi trozo de pastel; tráeme otro.I finished my cake; bring me another.
b. another one
Ese era tu último cuaderno, ¿te compro otro?That was your last notebook. Should I buy you another one?
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