Spanish Verb: SER Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the Spanish word 'Ser' mean?

To have

To be (permanent) (correct)

To go

To eat

What is 'Yo soy' in English?

I am

What is 'Tú eres' in English?

You are

What is 'Él es' in English?

He is Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Ella es' in English?

She is Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Usted es' in English?

You (formal singular) are Signup and view all the answers

What does 'es' mean in English?

It is Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Nosotros/as somos' in English?

We are Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Vosotros/as sois' in English?

You (plural) are Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Ustedes son' in English?

You (formal plural) are Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Ellos son' in English?

They (masculine) are Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Ellas son' in English?

They (feminine) are Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

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.