Why are these sentences using the verb "ser?"(3 points)

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Ella es mi madre.
Yo soy una profesora.
Son las tres.

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The verb "ser" is used in these sentences for the following reasons:

  1. Ella es mi madre. - This sentence uses "ser" to indicate a permanent relationship (identity) between "Ella" (she) and "mi madre" (my mother).

  2. Yo soy una profesora. - Here, "ser" is used to describe a permanent characteristic or identity of the speaker (I am a teacher).

  3. Son las tres. - In this case, "ser" is used to express time, which is a state that is typically considered permanent.

Overall, "ser" is used for identity, occupation, origin, and time, which are considered essential or defining characteristics.