Soy (en. Am)

/soi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
It is used to indicate identity or characteristics.
I am a medical student.
Soy estudiante de medicina.
It expresses a condition or state.
I am happy in my job.
Soy feliz en mi trabajo.
It denotes origin or provenance.
I am from Mexico.
Soy de México.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'sum', meaning 'to be'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

that's just how I am
Accepting one's own nature.
soy así
it's me
Self-recognition.
soy yo
I am on your team
Expressing loyalty to a group.
soy de tu equipo

Related Words

to be
Verb that describes existence or identity.
ser
student
Person who is learning in an educational institution.
estudiante
Mexican
Adjective that refers to someone from Mexico.
mexicano

Slang Meanings

I am what I am
This is my style, I am what I am.
Este es mi estilo, soy lo que soy.
I am a star
In soccer, I am a star.
En el fútbol, soy un crack.