VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

somos

we are — ser

First introduced in Capítulo Preliminarchapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use somos where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see somos after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Me gusta somos en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to we are — ser even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes somos en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who we are — ser loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
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FAQ

What does somos mean in Spanish?
we are — ser (introduced in Capítulo Preliminar in Chapurra).
How do you use somos in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is somos in?
Chapurra introduces it in Capítulo Preliminar. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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