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Conjugate the verb ser in all forms in the Present Tense. Describe two circumstances in which you would use the verb ser. Write your answer in English. (4 points

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The verb "ser" is an essential Spanish verb that means "to be." Here is its conjugation in the present tense:

  • 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 for using the verb "ser":

  1. Identifying or Describing Someone or Something: You would use "ser" when describing inherent characteristics or identities, such as physical traits, professions, or nationalities. For example, "Ella es médico" (She is a doctor) indicates her profession, and "Soy de México" (I am from Mexico) indicates nationality.

  2. Expressing Time or Dates: "Ser" is used to tell the time or express dates. For example, you might say "Son las tres" (It is three o'clock) or "Hoy es lunes" (Today is Monday), which centers around time-related contexts.