In today’s blog we will learn about the conjugation of verb Ser in Spanish
The verb ‘Ser‘ means ‘to be’ (essential / permanent quality)
Take a look at the conjugation Ser
| PRONOUN | Present | Preterit | Imperfect | Conditional | Future |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | soy | fui | era | sería | seré |
| tú | eres | fuiste | eras | serías | serás |
| él/ella/Ud. | es | fue | era | sería | será |
| nosotros | somos | fuimos | éramos | seríamos | seremos |
| vosotros | sois | fuisteis | erais | seríais | seréis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | son | fueron | eran | serían | serán |
Thus,
I have = Yo soy
We have = Nosotros somos
He has = Él es
She has = Ella es
You have = Usted es
Ser is used to express:
- Ser is used to express the hour, day, and date
- Ser is used to express place of origin
- Ser is used to express occupation
- Ser is used to express nationality
- Ser is used to express religious or political affiliation
Here are some examples using the verb:
It’s two o’clock = Son las dos
I’m from Colombia = Soy de Colombia
I’m a carpenter = Soy carpintero
Is she Puerto Rican? = ¿Es ella puertorriqueña?
They’re Catholics = Son católicos
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