soy

[/sɔɪ/]

verb

sou

1. First person singular present tense of 'to be'; used to indicate identity, profession, or permanent characteristics

I am a teacher.

Sou professor.

2. Used to express origin or possession

I am from Brazil.

Sou do Brasil.

3. Used in passive voice constructions

I am loved by my family.

Sou amado pela minha família.

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

sou

Standard usage across all Brazilian regions

Portugal

sou

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Soy lo que soy (I am what I am)

Ser or no ser (to be or not to be)

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