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==Related Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Present-Progressive|Present Progressive]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Imperfect-Tense|Imperfect Tense]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Use-the-letters-V-and-B|Use the letters V and B]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Simple-Past-Tense|Simple Past Tense]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Eso-Esto-Aquello|Eso Esto Aquello]] | |||
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Revision as of 23:58, 28 February 2023
Hi Spanish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "to be" in Spanish. We will look at the conjugation of the verb, its usage in sentences, and some examples.
Conjugation
The verb "to be" in Spanish is "ser". It is an irregular verb, so it does not follow the same conjugation pattern as regular verbs. Here is the conjugation of the verb "ser" in the present tense:
Spanish | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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soy | /soi/ | I am |
eres | /eres/ | you are (singular) |
es | /es/ | he/she/it is |
somos | /somos/ | we are |
sois | /sois/ | you are (plural) |
son | /son/ | they are |
Usage
The verb "ser" is used to describe permanent characteristics or qualities. It is also used to talk about origin, profession, and relationships. Here are some examples:
- Person 1: ¿De dónde eres? (Where are you from?)
- Person 2: Soy de México. (I'm from Mexico.)
- Person 1: ¿Qué haces? (What do you do?)
- Person 2: Soy profesor. (I'm a teacher.)
- Person 1: ¿Cómo es tu hermano? (What is your brother like?)
- Person 2: Es alto y guapo. (He is tall and handsome.)
Examples
Here are some more examples of sentences using the verb "ser":
Spanish | English Translation |
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Soy estudiante. | I am a student. |
Ella es mi mejor amiga. | She is my best friend. |
Somos de España. | We are from Spain. |
Él es muy inteligente. | He is very intelligent. |
Sois muy simpáticos. | You are very friendly. |
Son mis primos. | They are my cousins. |
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Related Lessons
- Present Progressive
- Imperfect Tense
- Future Tense
- Use the letters V and B
- Simple Past Tense
- Give your Opinion
- Pronouns
- Adjectives
- Eso Esto Aquello