Somos (en. Are)

ˈso.mos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Form of the verb to be that indicates state or existence in the first person plural.

We are friends since childhood.

Nosotros somos amigos desde la infancia.

Used to express identity or characteristics.

We are university students.

Somos estudiantes de la universidad.

Employed to indicate belonging or relationship.

We are part of the same team.

Somos parte del mismo equipo.

From Latin 'sumus', which is the first person plural of the verb 'esse'.

we are what we are

We accept our identity and characteristics.

somos lo que somos

we are a team

Indicates that a group works together towards a goal.

somos un equipo

we are more than friends

Refers to a close and meaningful relationship.

somos más que amigos

to be

Verb that denotes existence, state, or quality.

ser

we are (from estar)

First person plural of the present tense of the verb to be.

estamos

to exist

To have existence or reality.

existir

The trend of being authentic or genuine.

In our community, we are very real.

En nuestra comunidad, somos muy reales.

Used to express unity in a group.

Here we are all brothers.

Aquí somos todos hermanos.