The verb ser (to be)

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Description: Learn the forms of the verb ser (to be).

ser (to be)

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The verb ser (to be)
Subject pronouns	Form of ser	English translation
yo	► soy	I am
tú	► eres	you are
usted, él, ella	► es	you are/he is/she is
nosotros, nosotras	► somos	we are
vosotros, vosotras	► sois	you are (used in Spain only)
ustedes, ellos, ellas	► son	you are/they are

Key Points

The subject pronoun doesn't necessarily have to be used in a sentence if it is clear who the subject is based on the context or verb form ("Soy la profesora.").
The subject can be used with the verb to emphasize the person ("Yo soy la profesora").

Practice

Select the correct verb form for the subject.

Writing Practice

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Examples:
Soy americana.
Dr. García es el doctor.

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