Spanish Phrase
Somos cuatro.
Meaning
The sentence means “We are four.” It tells the listener how many people are in the speaker’s group. It’s a concise way to answer questions about group size.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks how many people are with you (e.g., “¿Cuántos son?”) or when you introduce your party at a restaurant, hotel, or any situation where the number of participants matters.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Somoscuatro
Ser (Somos)
"Somos" is the first‑person plural present of the verb *ser*, used for permanent characteristics, identity, and counting people.
Cardinal numbers (cuatro)
"Cuatro" is the cardinal number for "four" and agrees in gender‑neutral form; numbers do not change with the noun they describe.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuántos son?
How many are you?
Somos cuatro.
We are four.
✕Common Mistakes
Estamos cuatro.
Use *ser* for counting people; *estar* describes temporary states or locations.
Son cuatro.
The verb must agree with the subject "nosotros"; *son* is third‑person plural.
Somos cuatroes.
Numbers do not take a plural ending in Spanish.
↔Alternatives
Somos cuatro personas.
We are four people.
Somos cuatro en total.
We are four in total.
Somos cuatro aquí.
There are four of us here.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries it’s common to add "personas" for clarity, especially in formal settings like reservations. However, "Somos cuatro" is perfectly natural in casual conversation. Remember that "ser" (Somos) is used for counting people, while "estar" would be wrong here because it refers to temporary states, not identity or number.