Using 'Somos' for Location

'Somos' comes from the verb 'ser' and is how you say 'we are'. You use it for things that are part of an identity, like your job, nationality, or personality.

Who 'We' Are: Using 'Somos'

'Somos' is for *what* you are (identity, characteristics). Use 'estamos' (from the verb 'estar') for *how* or *where* you are (feelings, location). For example: 'Somos amigos' (We are friends) vs. 'Estamos en casa' (We are at home).

Ser vs. Estar: The Big Question

Because 'somos' can only mean 'we are', you often don't need to say 'nosotros' (we) before it. 'Somos felices' sounds more natural to most speakers than 'Nosotros somos felices'.

You Can Often Drop 'Nosotros'

Extremely common. One of the most fundamental words in Spanish.

Learn the meaning of 'somos' (we are) in Spanish. See full conjugations for the verb 'ser', examples, usage tips, and the crucial difference between 'somos' and 'estamos'.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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indicative

present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

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