Translation of Spanish word "otro" to English
otro
/ˈo.tɾo/
Meaning
AdjectiveDifferent from the one or ones already mentioned or implied; additional; a different person or thing.
How to use
The adjective otro is used to indicate a second or different entity, often in contrast to the first or primary one. For example, 'Me gusta otro tipo de música' (I like a different kind of music). In formal writing, otro is often used to refer to a second or additional item, as in 'Tengo otro libro que quiero leer' (I have another book I want to read). Be careful not to confuse otro with otro/a (another), which is a determiner used to indicate a second or additional item, but with a different grammatical function.
🇬🇧 English
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Example
Levante el teléfono y descubra quién está al otro lado de la línea.
Pick up the phone and find out who is on the other end of the line.
Me temo que el pequeño Robbie no siempre se lleva bien con los demás.
I'm afraid little Robbie doesn't always get along with others.
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Common phrases
- otro tipo de música— a different kind of music
- otro libro que quiero leer— another book I want to read
- otro aspecto de la vida— another aspect of life
- otro nivel de dificultad— a different level of difficulty
- otro tipo de persona— a different kind of person
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Spanish word "otro" mean?▼
The Spanish word "otro" means "other" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Levante el teléfono y descubra quién está al otro lado de la línea." (which translates as "Pick up the phone and find out who is on the other end of the line.").
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