somos
“somos” means “we are” in Spanish (Used for identity, characteristics, origin, time, etc.).
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Nosotros somos estudiantes.
A1We are students.
Somos de México.
A1We are from Mexico.
Somos altos y amables.
A1We are tall and kind.
¡Somos los campeones!
A2We are the champions!
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Which sentence correctly uses 'somos'?
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Comes directly from the Latin word 'sumus', which also means 'we are'. It's a form of the very old and important Latin verb 'esse', meaning 'to be'.
First recorded: Ancient, derived from Vulgar Latin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there two forms for 'we are' in Spanish ('somos' and 'estamos')?
Great question! Spanish splits the job of English's 'to be' into two verbs. 'Ser' (where 'somos' comes from) is for permanent things or what something *is* (identity, origin, profession). 'Estar' (where 'estamos' comes from) is for temporary things or *how* something is (location, mood, condition). It's tricky at first, but it allows for more specific meaning!
Is 'somos' always for 'we'?
Yes, always. In Spanish, the verb ending tells you who is doing the action. The '-mos' ending on 'somos' is the specific signal for 'nosotros' (we). That's why you can often leave 'nosotros' out of the sentence.