Phrase · 🙋 Introducing yourself
Hola, soy Martín, el hermano de Sofía.
Hi, I'm Martín, Sofía's brother.
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Why every word is where it is
Holainterjectionhi,soy1verbI amser · present · 1st sing.MartínnounMartín,el2determinerthemasc. · sing. · definitehermano2nounbrothermasc. · sing.de3prepositionofSofía3nounSofía.
- soy → Martín: ser + name
- el → hermano: agree: masc. sing.
- de → Sofía: whose brother?
- hermano → Martín: Martín = el hermano
Word for word: “Hi, I am Martín, the brother of Sofía.”
Why it's built this way
The notes match the numbers above.
- 1soy + name is a quick way to introduce yourself. Ser: identity, origin, nationality and profession →
- 2el hermano de… needs the article, as in "the brother of…". Articles: el, la, un, una; al and del →
- 3Possession with de: el hermano de Sofía = Sofía's brother. Articles: el, la, un, una; al and del →
Variations
- Hola, soy Paula, la novia de Diego.
- Hola, soy el papá de Lucas.