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What does the Spanish word 'Ser' mean?
What does the Spanish word 'Ser' mean?
- To have
- To be (permanent) (correct)
- To go
- To eat
What is 'Yo soy' in English?
What is 'Yo soy' in English?
I am
What is 'Tú eres' in English?
What is 'Tú eres' in English?
You are
What is 'Él es' in English?
What is 'Él es' in English?
What is 'Ella es' in English?
What is 'Ella es' in English?
What is 'Usted es' in English?
What is 'Usted es' in English?
What does 'es' mean in English?
What does 'es' mean in English?
What is 'Nosotros/as somos' in English?
What is 'Nosotros/as somos' in English?
What is 'Vosotros/as sois' in English?
What is 'Vosotros/as sois' in English?
What is 'Ustedes son' in English?
What is 'Ustedes son' in English?
What is 'Ellos son' in English?
What is 'Ellos son' in English?
What is 'Ellas son' in English?
What is 'Ellas son' in English?
Study Notes
Overview of the Verb "Ser"
- "Ser" translates to "to be" in English, indicating a permanent state or identity.
Conjugation of "Ser"
- First-person singular: "Yo soy" means "I am."
- Second-person singular informal: "Tú eres" means "You are."
- Third-person singular masculine: "Él es" translates to "He is."
- Third-person singular feminine: "Ella es" translates to "She is."
- Formal second-person singular: "Usted es" means "You (formal, singular) are."
- Third-person singular neuter: "Es" translates to "it is."
Plural Forms of "Ser"
- First-person plural: "Nosotros/as somos" means "We are."
- Second-person plural informal: "Vosotros/as sois" translates to "You (informal, plural) are."
- Formal second-person plural: "Ustedes son" means "You (formal, plural) are."
- Third-person plural masculine: "Ellos son" translates to "They (masculine) are."
- Third-person plural feminine: "Ellas son" translates to "They (feminine) are."
Important Notes
- Each form of "ser" adjusts to match the subject in gender and number.
- Use "ser" to express characteristics, identity, origin, and time.
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This quiz features flashcards focused on the Spanish verb 'SER', which translates to 'to be' in English. Each card presents different forms of the verb including 'yo soy' and 'tú eres', helping learners understand its usage in various contexts. Perfect for beginners looking to strengthen their grasp of essential Spanish verbs.