estamos
“estamos” means “we are” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
we are
📝 In Action
Estamos en el parque.
A1We are in the park.
¿Dónde estamos? Creo que nos perdimos.
A2Where are we? I think we're lost.
Todos estamos aquí para celebrar tu cumpleaños.
B1We are all here to celebrate your birthday.
we are
📝 In Action
Estamos muy cansados después del viaje.
A1We are very tired after the trip.
Estamos listos para empezar.
A2We are ready to start.
Estamos de acuerdo con tu plan.
B1We agree with your plan. (Literally: We are in agreement...)
we are (-ing)
📝 In Action
Estamos comiendo pizza.
A1We are eating pizza.
No hagas ruido, estamos viendo una película.
A2Don't make noise, we are watching a movie.
Estamos aprendiendo a hablar español.
A2We are learning to speak Spanish.
Indicative
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Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: estamos
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence uses 'estamos' to talk about a temporary feeling?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'stāre', which means 'to stand'. This is a great way to remember its meaning! When you use 'estamos', you're often talking about where you are 'standing' (your location) or how things 'stand' with you right now (your feelings or current state).
First recorded: Evolved from Latin into Old Spanish around the 10th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'estamos' and 'somos'?
Great question! Both mean 'we are', but they are used for different things. Use 'estamos' for temporary things: how you feel ('estamos cansados' - we are tired) and where you are ('estamos en casa' - we are at home). Use 'somos' (from the verb 'ser') for more permanent things, like your identity, job, or characteristics ('somos estudiantes' - we are students; 'somos altos' - we are tall).
Is 'estamos' always for 'we'?
Yes, always. 'Estamos' is the specific form of the verb 'estar' that is only used for 'nosotros' or 'nosotras' (we).
Can I leave out the 'nosotros' before 'estamos'?
Absolutely! In fact, it's more common to just say 'Estamos en el cine' instead of 'Nosotros estamos en el cine.' The ending '-amos' on the verb already tells the listener you mean 'we', so you don't need to say 'nosotros' unless you want to add emphasis.