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/noˈsotɾos/

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Translation

we, us

Word origin

From Latin nos ('we, us') plus otros ('others'), from alteros. A reinforced pronoun parallel to vosotros.

Origin
Latin
Root
nos + alteros
English cognates
alter, alternate

Examples

encargamos , .

We will take care of everything, do not worry.

, .

Between us, I think he is right.

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It is a problem that only we can solve.

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We arrived first, so we picked our seats.

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For us, family always comes first.

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