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No. 53 in Spanish

otros

"Others" or "the rest."

In a sentence

  • Los otros libros están en la mesa.

    The other books are on the table.

    'Otros' is used here as an adjective modifying the noun 'libros' to specify those that are additional.

  • Prefiero este cuadro a otros que he visto.

    I prefer this painting to others that I have seen.

    'Otros' is serving as a noun here in its plural form, referring to additional unspecified paintings.

  • Ayudamos a los otros a completar la tarea.

    We help the others to complete the task.

    'Otros' in this phrase functions as a noun preceded by the definite article 'los', referring to specific other people in context.

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