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The meaning of the Spanish word "soy" and how you use it

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soy
(v.) (present) (yo) am (identity) This form of "to be" refers to more permanent conditions. Some of its uses include origin, personal attributes, appearance, profession, relationships, and time. Notice that no indefinite article is needed for identity description.
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Yo soy Laura .
I am Laura.
Yo soy un hombre .
I am a man.
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42 Things Moms Say
Yo soy la única que hago todo en esta casa .
I'm the only one that does everything in this house.
42 Things Moms Say
Acaso ustedes creen que yo soy la nana , ¿ ah ?
Perhaps you think that I am the maid, huh?
"I'm Leaving" - Julieta Venegas
lo que había en él , porque no tuviste el valor de ver quien soy
what there was in it because you didn't have the courage to see who I am
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Soy...yo
(phrase) (present) is me; is I; that's me
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¿ Eres Juan ? / Sí , soy yo .
Are you Juan? / Yes, that's me.
Soy yo quien más te quiere .
It is I who loves you more.
¿ Quién es ? Soy yo .
Who is it? It's me.
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Soccer's Happiness and Sadness
Soy yo .
It's me.
Frozen - Trailer
Me refiero a que la torpe soy yo .
I mean that the clumsy one is me.
The Telephone's Ringing!
Sí , soy yo .
Yes, it's me.
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soy
(v.) (present) (yo) am (characteristic)
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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Soy muy inteligente .
I am very smart.
No soy tan fuerte .
I am not so strong.
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Big and Little with Bert and Ernie
¡ Soy grande !
I'm big!
Big and Little with Bert and Ernie
¡ Soy grande !
I'm big!
What Am I Like?
¿ Cómo soy yo ? ¿ Y tú , cómo eres ?
What am I like? And you, what are you like?
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soy...de
(v. + prep.) (present) (yo) am one to/for
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Soy de mirarme mucho al espejo .
I am one to look at myself a lot in the mirror.
No soy mucho de música rock .
I'm not really one for rock music.
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All Spaniards Dream Of ...
porque yo soy mucho de preguntarme a mí misma …
because I'm one to ask myself a lot ...
Stand-Up Comedy: Dating
Yo soy muy de … Yo no soy … No .
I'm very much one to ... I'm not ... No.
Stand-Up Comedy: Dating
El tema de las fiestas yo no soy de , no , no suelo ir yo a las fiestas .
The topic of parties I'm not one for, no I don't usually go to parties.
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soy
(v.) (present) (yo) am (origin)
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Soy de Guatemala .
I am from Guatemala.
Soy de Buenos Aires , Argentina .
I am from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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The Drama of the Ukrainian Refugees
Llevo cinco días en la frontera sin comer ni beber . Soy de Marruecos y por eso me han dejado salir .
I have been at the border for five days without eating or drinking. I'm from Morocco and that's why they have let me leave.
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¿ Eres inglés ? / Sí , soy inglés .
Are you English? / Yes, I am English.
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¿ De dónde eres ? / Soy de Londres .
Where are you from? / I am from London.
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