Questions & Answers about Somos estudiantes de México.
Where is the word for "we" in this sentence?
In Spanish, you don't always need to use subject pronouns like nosotros or nosotras (we) because the verb itself tells you who is doing the action. The verb somos specifically means "we are," so adding nosotros before it is completely optional and is usually left out unless you want to emphasize it.
Why does this sentence use somos instead of estamos for "we are"?
Is estudiantes a masculine or a feminine word?
It can be both! Many Spanish nouns ending in -ante or -ente are gender-neutral and are used for both men and women. A group of all women would still say somos estudiantes. You would only see the gender difference if you added an article like "the" in front of it, using los estudiantes for a male or mixed group and las estudiantes for an all-female group.
Why do we use de to say "from"? Doesn't it mean "of"?
The word de translates to "of", but it is also the standard preposition used for "from" when talking about origin. Stating Somos de México literally translates as "We are of Mexico," which is the natural way Spanish speakers express "We are from Mexico."
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