What does sos in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word sos in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use sos in Spanish.

The word sos in Spanish means sus-, SOS, being, person, be, be, be for, be, be, be. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sos

sus-

prefijo (por debajo)

(prefix: Added to front of word stem--for example, unsaid = un+said.)
Ejemplo: sostener, sospesar.

SOS

nombre masculino (abreviatura (señal de socorro)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El Titanic fue uno de los primeros barcos en usar el SOS para pedir ayuda urgente.
The Titanic was one of the first ships to use SOS to call for urgent help.

being

nombre masculino (cosa, ente)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Tu mascota es un ser vivo, no un juguete.
Your pet is a living being, not a toy.

person

nombre masculino (humano, persona, individuo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Es un ser despreciable, ha hecho cosas terribles.
He is a despicable person: he has done terrible things.

be

verbo intransitivo (tener una cualidad)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
El agua del lago es azul.
The water in the lake is blue.

be

verbo intransitivo (posesión)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Estos dos coches son míos.
These two cars are mine.

be for

verbo intransitivo (servir para algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La cama es para dormir.
The bed is for sleeping.

be

verbo intransitivo (efectuarse, suceder)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La fiesta será el sábado en mi casa.
The party will be on Saturday at my house.

be

verbo intransitivo (procedencia) (from)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Fernando Alonso es de Asturias.
Fernando Alonso is from Asturias.

be

verbo intransitivo (costar) (cost)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
¿A cómo son las naranjas?
How much are the oranges?

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