A gente and nós: two ways to say we

An example

A gente vai amanhã and Nós vamos amanhã both mean “We are going tomorrow.” Notice vai with a gente and vamos with nós.

What to notice

A gente is common in speech, particularly in Brazil, and also occurs in Portugal. Speakers choose forms for many reasons, including region, setting and personal habit. Do not assume one form is used everywhere.

Try it

When you hear a speaker talk about a group, note the subject and verb together. Search for another example from the same speaker before deciding what pattern they use.

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