soy una princesa
/soi una pɾinθesa/from spelling rules
To say "i am princess" in Spanish, use soy una princesa.
This phrase is used by a person to identify themselves as a princess.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb soy is the first-person singular present indicative of ser, which is the verb used for stating permanent characteristics or identities.
Did you know?
- While soy una princesa is literal, Spanish speakers often use the word princesa as a term of endearment for daughters or romantic partners regardless of their royal status.
- In Spanish, if a person is acting like a princess in a specific moment rather than being one by birth, they would use estoy instead of soy.
- The word princesa was borrowed into Spanish from the French word princesse.
Examples in context
- Siempre me he sentido como si fuera una princesa. Soy una princesa.I have always felt like I was a princess. I am a princess.
- En este cuento de hadas, yo soy una princesa.In this fairytale, I am a princess.
- ¡Me compré una corona! ¡Soy una princesa ahora!I bought myself a crown! I am a princess now!
- Tengo el vestido, la corona y la actitud. ¡Yo soy una princesa!I have the dress, the crown, and the attitude. I am a princess!
- Soy una princesa en este cuento.I am a princess in this story.
- No te equivoques, soy una princesa.Don't be mistaken, I am a princess.
- En mis sueños, soy una princesa.In my dreams, I am a princess.
Example conversation
Sofía is playing dress-up with Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Quién eres tú?Who are you?
- Sofía¡Soy una princesa!I am a princess!
- Alejandro¡Qué increíble, Sofía!That's amazing, Sofía!
- SofíaSí, mira mi corona.Yes, look at my crown.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries princesa, soy, una, CC BY-SA 4.0.
