The verb "ser" is an irregular verb in Spanish, and its conjugation in the present tense is as follows:
- yo soy (I am)
- tú eres (you are - informal singular)
- él/ella/usted es (he/she is, you are - formal singular)
- nosotros/nosotras somos (we are)
- vosotros/vosotras sois (you are - informal plural, used mainly in Spain)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes son (they are, you are - formal plural)
Circumstances to Use the Verb "Ser":
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To Describe Identity or Personality: "Ser" is used to describe characteristics that are seen as inherent or defining traits of a person or thing. For example, you would use it to describe someone's occupation, nationality, or physical characteristics.
- Example: "Ella es doctora." (She is a doctor.) or "Él es alto." (He is tall.)
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To Indicate Time and Dates: "Ser" is used to express the time and days of the week, as well as the date.
- Example: "Hoy es lunes." (Today is Monday.) or "Son las tres." (It is three o'clock.)