El verbo «ser» en presente
El verbo «ser» en presente means “'ser' (to be) for identity, origin, and permanent traits”. Ser is one of two verbs meaning 'to be'. Formation: soy · eres · es · somos · sois · son
'ser' (to be) for identity, origin, and permanent traits
A1Formation
soy · eres · es · somos · sois · son
Explanation
Ser is one of two verbs meaning 'to be'. Use it for identity (Soy María), profession (Es médico), origin (Somos de España), nationality, and lasting qualities (El hielo es frío). Present forms: yo soy, tú eres, él/ella es, nosotros somos, vosotros sois, ellos son. Contrast it with estar (states and location).
Examples
Note
Rule of thumb: ser = what something IS; estar = how/where something IS. Es aburrido = he's boring; Está aburrido = he's bored.
FAQ
El verbo «ser» en presente — what does it mean and how is it used?
'ser' (to be) for identity, origin, and permanent traits. Ser is one of two verbs meaning 'to be'. Use it for identity (Soy María), profession (Es médico), origin (Somos de España), nationality, and lasting qualities (El hielo es frío). Present forms: yo soy, tú eres, él/ella es, nosotros somos, vosotros sois, ellos son. Contrast it with estar (states and location).
El verbo «ser» en presente — how do you form it?
soy · eres · es · somos · sois · son
El verbo «ser» en presente — any usage notes?
Rule of thumb: ser = what something IS; estar = how/where something IS. Es aburrido = he's boring; Está aburrido = he's bored.