Eu quero outra.

I want another one.

Breakdown of Eu quero outra.

• eu: I
• querer: to want
• outra: another one

Questions & Answers about Eu quero outra.

Why isn’t there a noun after outra?

In this sentence, outra acts as a pronoun that replaces a previously mentioned or obvious noun (for example, uma cerveja, uma fatia, etc.). You don’t need to repeat the noun—outra by itself means another one.

Why is outra feminine singular? When would I use outro?

Portuguese adjectives and pronouns agree in gender and number with the noun they refer to.

• Outra = feminine singular (e.g., replacing uma taça, uma pizza)
• Outro = masculine singular (e.g., replacing um café, um pedaço)

So if the implied item is masculine, you’d say Eu quero outro.

How do I choose between outra, outro, outras, and outros?

Match the form to the gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural) of the item:
• Masculine singular: outro
• Feminine singular: outra
• Masculine plural: outros
• Feminine plural: outras

For example:
• Eu quero outros (I want other items, masculine)
• Eu quero outras (I want other items, feminine)

Can I use an article before outra, like uma outra?

No. When outra is used alone as a pronoun, it already carries the indefinite meaning. Saying uma outra is redundant. You simply say outra.

What’s the difference between Eu quero outra and Eu quero mais uma?

• Eu quero outra = I want another one, often implying a different or replacement item.
• Eu quero mais uma = I want one more, emphasizing an additional unit of the same kind.

In casual speech they can sometimes be used interchangeably, but mais uma focuses on adding quantity, while outra focuses on “another” or “different.”

Can I drop the subject eu and just say Quero outra?

Yes. Portuguese often omits the subject pronoun when it’s clear from context. Quero outra is perfectly natural and commonly used.

If I want more than one extra item, how do I say that?

Use the plural form that matches the gender:
• Feminine: Eu quero outras
• Masculine: Eu quero outros

This means I want others (more than one).

How do I pronounce outra?

outra is pronounced roughly as OW-trah ([ˈow.tɾa]). The “ou” is a diphthong like the “ow” in cow, and the “a” at the end is open, similar to the “a” in father.