sobre nosotros
/sobɾe nosotɾos/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "about us" is sobre nosotros.
This phrase is used as a heading for a section of a website or document that provides information regarding a person or an organization.
What does it mean word for word?
The word sobre can mean both "on/about" (concerning a topic) and "on" (on top of a surface).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While sobre nosotros is a literal translation, you may also see Sobre Nosotros or Acerca de Nosotros used as formal headings.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the group being described consists entirely of women, you should change the pronoun to sobre nosotras.
How do you pronounce it?
/sobɾe nosotɾos/
When do people say it?
On professional websites, a very common and professional heading for an "About Us" section is actually quiénes somos, which literally translates to "who we are".
Did you know?
Examples in context
- ¡Dime y te diré todo lo que la gente dice sobre nosotros!Tell me, and I'll tell you everything people say about us!This sentence shows how to use sobre nosotros when talking about what people say.Tatoeba #13372362 by Lernema, translation #13371240 by Igider
- Nada sobre nosotros sin nosotros.Nothing about us without us.This sentence uses sobre nosotros in a common slogan format.Tatoeba #12364929 by Txoria, translation #12364925 by Txoria
- Acerca de Nosotros: Somos una empresa líder en el sector de la tecnología.About Us: We are a leading company in the technology sector.
- Haz clic en la sección sobre nosotros.Click on the about us section.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are updating their company website.
- Mateo¿Dónde pongo el texto sobre nosotros?Where do I put the about us text?
- ElenaPonlo en la página principal, Mateo.Put it on the main page, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Crees que es muy largo?Do you think it is too long?
- ElenaNo, es perfecto para la empresa.No, it is perfect for the company.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nosotros, sobre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
