somos
/SOH-mohs/
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
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!
💡 Grammar Points
Who 'We' Are: Using 'Somos'
'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.
Ser vs. Estar: The Big Question
'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).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Somos' for Location
Mistake: "A common mix-up is saying 'Somos en la biblioteca.'"
Correction: The correct way is 'Estamos en la biblioteca.' Remember, 'estar' is for location—think 'where we are right now'.
⭐ Usage Tips
You Can Often Drop 'Nosotros'
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'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: somos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'somos'?
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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.