"Nosotros" is the first-person plural pronoun in Spanish, equivalent to "we" in English. It refers to a group that includes the speaker. It is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, but it can be more prevalent in spoken language, especially in informal settings. Its usage is part of foundational Spanish grammar, making it highly common in everyday communication.
We are going to the movies tonight.
Nosotros necesitamos más tiempo para completar el proyecto.
We need more time to finish the project.
Nosotros siempre disfrutamos de las vacaciones en familia.
"Nosotros" is less frequently used in idiomatic expressions compared to single vocabulary words, but it can still appear in various contexts, especially when emphasizing togetherness or group actions. Here are a few contextually relevant expressions:
We together will never be alone.
Nosotros somos uno.
We are one.
Si nosotros no lo hacemos, ¿quién lo hará?
If we don't do it, who will?
Nosotros siempre tenemos que trabajar en equipo.
We always have to work as a team.
Nosotros vamos juntos en esta aventura.
The word "nosotros" comes from Latin "nos" which means "we." The addition of "-otros" likely evolved from a form of the word that denotes "others" or "the rest."
"Nosotras" (the feminine form, used when the group is entirely female)
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