What does nos in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word nos in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use nos in Spanish.

The word nos in Spanish means us, not, no, no, this is where we ended up living, that's how we roll, that's how we're doing, God free us from doing, God free us from , God save us from, the law is on our side, night fell suddenly, we were racing against the clock, our part, we are all better off, we had all better, See you later!, see you, and that's how we spent everything, and that's how we lost everything, we would like to, it was our turn, see you later. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word nos

us

pronombre (a nosotros)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
Nos vieron salir del recinto y nos siguieron hasta el coche para asaltarnos.
They saw us coming out of the fairground and followed us to the car to attack us.

not

adverbio (negación)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
No quiero más, gracias.
I don't want any more, thanks.

no

adverbio (respuesta a pregunta)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
—¿Te gusta el queso? —No.
'Do you like cheese?' 'No.'

no

nombre masculino (respuesta negativa)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
¿Crees que mi jefe admitirá un no por respuesta?
Do you think my boss would take "no" for an answer?

this is where we ended up living

expresión (conformarse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Aquí nos tocó vivir y aquí nos quedaremos hasta que aparezca algo mejor.
This is where we ended up living and we'll stay here until something better comes along.

that's how we roll

expresión (somos de esta manera) (slang)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Nos gusta salir de fiesta y así nos las gastamos.
We like partying and that's how we roll.

that's how we're doing

expresión (estamos mal)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Todos eligieron a este presidente y así nos va.
We all chose this president and that's how we're doing.

God free us from doing

expresión (expresión de deseo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Dios nos libre de creer que somos dueños de la verdad absoluta.
God free us from believing that we are know the absolute truth.

God free us from , God save us from

expresión (petición de protección)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Dios nos libre de catástrofes y desgracias.
God free (or: save) us from catastrophe and misfortune.

the law is on our side

expresión (hacer algo legal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La ley nos asiste, no vamos a tener problemas.
The law is on our side; we won't have any problems.

night fell suddenly

expresión (al anochecer)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La noche se nos echó encima y tuvimos que volver de la playa.
Night fell suddenly and we had to come back from the beach.

we were racing against the clock

expresión (figurado (ir con retraso)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Con todo el tránsito que había la noche se nos echó encima.
With all the traffic we were racing against the clock.

our part

expresión (nuestra parte)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nosotros haremos lo que nos toca y ustedes hagan su parte.
We will do our part and you do yours.

we are all better off, we had all better

expresión (nos conviene a todos)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Más nos vale a todos que nos vaya bien o tendremos problemas.
We had all better be doing well or we'll have problems.

See you later!

locución interjectiva (informal (despedida)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
¡Nos vemos, Diana! Saluda a tu madre de mi parte.
See you later Diana! Say hi to your mum from me.

see you

expresión (hasta la vista)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")
Pues nos vemos mañana Pepe.
See you tomorrow Joe.

and that's how we spent everything, and that's how we lost everything

expresión (se agotó el dinero)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

we would like to

expresión (eso quisiéramos)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
—¿Es cierto que compraron una casa en la playa? —¡Ya nos gustaría!

it was our turn

expresión (coloquial (era nuestro turno)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

see you later

expresión (nos vemos luego)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
—Voy a la tienda y luego regreso, Pedro. —Está bien, Ana. Ya nos vemos.
- 'Pedro, I'm going to the shop.' - 'OK Ana. See you later.'

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