Identify

• The verb [SER] means “to be”. (I am, you are, he/she is, we are, they are …)
• It will help you identify people, their professions, and job titles.

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• LEAF Spanish Grammar: Verb Conjugation Basics
• LEAF Spanish Grammar: The Verb [SER] – Basics

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The verb [SER] means to BE. (I am, you are, he/she is … )

We can use [SER] to identify people, their professions, and job titles.

The verb [SER] is used in many different kinds of expressions, like identifying different professions and titles of people.

Nosotros somos bomberos.
We are firefighters.

Ellos son profesores.
They are professors.

Ella es una doctora.
She is a doctor.

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Ellos son mecánicos.
They are mechanics.

¿Quiénes sois vosotros?
Who are you (familiar, plural)?

Nosotros somos estudiantes.
We are students.

¿Vosotros sois mis estudiantes avanzados?
Are you (familiar, plural) my advanced students?

No, nosotros no somos sus estudiantes avanzados.
No, we are not your advanced students.

¿Quiénes son ellas?
Who are they (fem.)?

Ellas son las bomberas.
They are firefighters (fem.)

¿Eres tú el presidente de la universidad?
Are you the President of the University?

Si, yo soy el presidente de la universidad.
Yes, I am the President of the University.

¿Quién es la actriz?
Who is the actress?

Ella es una actriz famosa.
She is a famous actress.

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• LEAF 60-Second Spanish Grammar Lesson Index
• LEAF Spanish Verb Conjugation Chart: The Verb [SER]

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