ser

Conjugation

Example sentences

• Soy estudiante.

  I am a student.

• Mi padre es médico.

  My father is a doctor.

• Somos de España.

  We are from Spain.

• La fiesta es el sábado.

  The party is on Saturday.

• Eres muy amable.

  You are very kind.

• Fueron los mejores años.

  They were the best years.

Common expressions

• ser de
  to be from
• ser hora de
  to be time to
• a no ser que
  unless
• o sea
  that is to say

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Frequently asked

• How do you conjugate "ser" in the present tense?

  In the present tense, "ser" is conjugated as: yo soy, tú eres, él/ella es, nosotros somos, vosotros sois, ellos/ellas son.

• Is "ser" a regular or irregular verb?

  "ser" is a irregular Spanish verb. Used for permanent characteristics, identity, origin, time and possession. Contrast with 'estar', which is used for temporary states and locations.

• What does "ser" mean in English?

  "ser" means "to be", and can also mean "to exist", "to belong".

• What is the past tense of "ser"?

  The preterite (simple past) of "ser" is: yo fui, tú fuiste, él/ella fue, nosotros fuimos, vosotros fuisteis, ellos/ellas fueron.