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"Nosotros estudiamos" is a form of "nosotros estudiamos", a phrase which is often translated as "we study". "Nos" is a pronoun which is often translated as "us". Learn more about the difference between "nosotros estudiamos" and "nos" below.
nosotros estudiamos
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. we study
¿Ustedes qué hacen? - Nosotros estudiamos Física en la Universidad de Harvard.What do you guys do? - We study Physics at Harvard University.
a. we studied
Ya nos conocemos. Nosotros estudiamos en la misma universidad hace diez años.We know each other. We studied at the same university ten years ago.
a. we examine
Nosotros estudiamos cada propuesta detenidamente antes de tomar una decisión.We examine every proposal carefully before making a decision.
b. we study
Nosotros estudiamos cada caso y redactamos un informe completo de cada uno de ellos.We study every case and we write a full report of each one of them.
a. we examined
Nosotros estudiamos su solicitud y lamentamos comunicarle que no podemos ofrecerle el puesto en esta ocasión.We examined your application and we regret to inform you that we will be unable to offer you the position at this time.
b. we studied
Nosotros estudiamos un mapa de la zona mientras los demás iban por agua para llenar las cantimploras.We studied a map of the area while the rest went looking for water to fill the canteens.
nos(
nohs
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
b. us (indirect object)
Los estudiantes por fin nos devolvieron los libros.The students finally returned the books to us.
c. ourselves (reflexive)
Nos divertimos mucho en la excursión.We really enjoyed ourselves on the trip.
d. each other (reciprocal)
Cuando nos vemos, nos saludamos.When we see each other, we greet each other.
