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Which form of the verb 'ser' corresponds to the subject pronoun 'yo'?
Which form of the verb 'ser' corresponds to the subject pronoun 'yo'?
In the Spanish verb 'ser', which form would you use for the subject pronoun 'tú'?
In the Spanish verb 'ser', which form would you use for the subject pronoun 'tú'?
What is the third person singular form of the verb 'ser' for 'él' or 'ella'?
What is the third person singular form of the verb 'ser' for 'él' or 'ella'?
Which option correctly pairs the subject pronoun 'nosotras' with its corresponding verb form in Spanish?
Which option correctly pairs the subject pronoun 'nosotras' with its corresponding verb form in Spanish?
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When talking about 'us' as a group in Spanish, which form of the verb 'ser' should be used?
When talking about 'us' as a group in Spanish, which form of the verb 'ser' should be used?
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For the subject pronoun 'ellas', what is the appropriate form of the verb 'ser' in Spanish?
For the subject pronoun 'ellas', what is the appropriate form of the verb 'ser' in Spanish?
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'Ustedes' as a subject pronoun in Spanish should be paired with which verb form of 'ser'?
'Ustedes' as a subject pronoun in Spanish should be paired with which verb form of 'ser'?
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'Vosotros sois' is used in Spanish to refer to which subject pronoun?
'Vosotros sois' is used in Spanish to refer to which subject pronoun?
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'Nosotras somos' refers to which subject pronoun in Spanish?
'Nosotras somos' refers to which subject pronoun in Spanish?
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'Ellos son' in Spanish corresponds to which English subject pronoun?
'Ellos son' in Spanish corresponds to which English subject pronoun?
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Study Notes
Conjugating the Verb 'Ser' in Spanish
In this article, we will focus on conjugating the Spanish verb 'ser', which is used to express identity and state. It translates to English verbs like "to be", "am", and "is". This verb has several forms depending on the subject pronoun used. Here, we will discuss the different ways of saying 'I am' in Spanish and other subjects:
- Yo soy: I am.
- Tú eres: You are.
- Él/Ella es: He/She is.
- Nosotros somos: We are.
- Nosotras somos: We are.
- Ellos son: They are.
- Ellas son: They are.
- Ustedes/Vosotros sois: You plural are/You all are.
Yo Soy
The first person singular form of 'ser' is 'yo soy'. It can also be spelled as 'jo sui' if one uses the Latin alphabet based on classical Greek.
Tú Eres
The second person singular form is 'tú eres'. In some dialects, you may hear 'tú és' or 'teus' instead of 'eres'. However, these variations are less common.
Él/Ella Es
For he/she/it, the third person singular form is 'él/ella es'. Likewise, 'este es' or 'esta es' can be heard in some dialects.
Nosotros Somos
When referring to us as a group, the first person plural form is 'nosotros somos'. Some people might say 'nosos sumos', but this variation is less common.
Nosotras Somos
For we women, the first person plural feminine form is 'nosotras somos'. There may be slight variations such as 'nosas somos', but these forms are less commonly heard.
Ellos Son
In reference to them, the third person plural form is 'ellos son'. Some dialects might use 'ells son' or 'elson' instead, but these variations are uncommon.
Ellas Son
Similarly, the third person plural feminine form is 'ellas son'. Occasionally, you may hear 'elsen' or 'elleson', but these variations are less frequent.
Ustedes/Vosotros Sois
For the second person plural form, there are two versions depending on the region and dialect: 'ustedes sois' or 'vosotros sois'. However, both forms can be used interchangeably.
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Learn how to conjugate the Spanish verb 'ser', which means 'to be', express identity and state. Explore the different forms such as 'yo soy' for 'I am' and 'nosotros somos' for 'we are'. Understand variations in dialects and regions for each subject pronoun.
