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What is the definition of 'ser'?
Used to talk about personality, physical appearance, occupation, description of things, origins of an individual or thing, and time
What is the first person singular form of 'ser' in Spanish?
Soy
What is the second person singular form of 'ser' in Spanish?
Eres
What is the third person singular form for 'él', 'ella', or 'usted' of 'ser' in Spanish?
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What is the first person plural form of 'ser' in Spanish?
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What is the third person plural form for 'ellos', 'ellas', or 'ustedes' of 'ser' in Spanish?
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What is the second person plural form of 'ser' in Spanish?
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Study Notes
Definition of "ser"
- "Ser" is a fundamental verb in Spanish, meaning "to be."
- Used to describe characteristics, including personality, physical appearance, and occupation.
- Essential for stating the origin of individuals or objects.
- Functions for indicating time, establishing a key aspect of temporal expressions.
Conjugation of "ser"
- Yo (I): Conjugated as "soy" to express self-identity or attributes.
- Tú (You - informal): Conjugated as "eres" for direct conversation.
- Él/Ella/Usted (He/She/You - formal): Conjugated as "es" for respectful or singular contexts.
- Nosotros (We): Conjugated as "somos" to refer to a group including oneself.
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes (They/You - plural): Conjugated as "son" for addressing multiple people.
- Vosotros (You - informal plural, used mainly in Spain): Conjugated as "sois" for addressing a group informally.
Summary of Conjugation
- Each subject pronoun has a distinct form of the verb "ser" that changes according to the person and number.
- Understanding these conjugations is crucial for constructing sentences in Spanish accurately.
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