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"Yo soy" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm", and "estoy" is a phrase which is also often translated as "I'm". Learn more about the difference between "yo soy" and "estoy" below.
yo soy(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I'm
Yo soy Michelle, la prima de Mónica. ¿No te recuerdas de mí?I'm Michelle, Monica's cousin. Don't you remember me?
a. I'm
No como carne. Yo soy vegetariana.I don't eat meat. I'm vegetarian.
a. I'm
Lo siento si fui grosero. Soy un neoyorquino. Así es como somos.I'm sorry if I was rude. I'm a New Yorker. That's just how we are.
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estoy
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I'm
¡Los extrañé muchísimo a todos! ¡Estoy feliz de estar de vuelta en casa!I missed you-all so much! I'm happy to be back home!
b. I am
No me siento yo misma últimamente. Estoy estresada todo el tiempo.I am not feeling myself lately. I am stressed all the time.
a. I'm
¿Dónde estás? - Estoy en la cafetería, sentada al lado de la entrada.Where are you? - I'm in the coffee shop, sitting next to the entrance.
b. I am
Estoy en una situación difícil y necesito tus consejos.I am in a tough situation and I need your advice.
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