/noˈsotɾos/
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.
.
It is a problem that only we can solve.
, .
We arrived first, so we picked our seats.
, .
For us, family always comes first.
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