Verbo ser en el presente

Verbo ser en el presente

​The verb to be in the present tense

by Natalia Fernandez

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​“El verbo Ser”: the verb “To be” in Spanish (I am, you are, he/she/it is, we are, you are, they are.) This is one of the most important Spanish lessons in any beginner Spanish course. Once you are able to get your head around your first Spanish verb and the way you have to conjugate it for each of the different people then you are well on your way to success. The verb “To be” is fundamental to English and Spanish. We use it all of the time.

​The verb ser means “to be”. Just as “to be” has an irregular conjugation in English (I am, you are, he/she is…), the verb ser is very irregular in Spanish. Therefore, it is important that you memorize it! When you change the verb depending on the subject, like the example below, you are conjugating the verb. In Spanish to conjugate verbs, you will give them a different form for each of the six subject pronouns.

​The English verb be has two translations in Spanish grammar: ser and estar. Ser is used to describe qualities and characteristics.

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The verb estar describes temporary conditions or states, location.

​Usage

​The verb Ser is used to describe the following:

Identifying characteristics and physical appearance

Example:

• ​Miguel y Angel son altos.

• ​Yo soy responsable y talentosa.

​Identity and permanent qualities (nationality, religion etc.)

​Example:

• ​Yo soy de Venezuela.

• ​Mi amiga es mexicana.

• ​Mi familia es católica.

Multiple Choice

Mis estudiantes de español _____ inteligentes .

• es

• son

• somos

• soy

Multiple Choice

Yo _____ paciente y organizado.

• ser

• somos

• estar

• soy

Poll

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​Usage

​The verb Ser is used to describe the following:

Personal relationships.

Example:

• ​La Sra. Fernández es mi maestra de español.

• ​Julia es mi novia.

Information about day/date/season/time

​Example:

• ​Hoy es domingo.

• ​Mañana es el quince de abril.

• ​¿Qué hora es?

Multiple Choice

Mary y Elena ____ mis amigas.

• son

• es

• somos

• soy

Multiple Choice

¿Qué día ______ hoy?

• ser

• somos

• es

• soy

Multiple Choice

¿Cómo  _____ tú?

• eres

• ser

• soy

• somos

Open Ended

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