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How do you say "to be" in Spanish?
ser
In Spanish, "to be" is ser.
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Pronunciation
Say SER. It rhymes with 'fair'. The r is rolled slightly.
Grammar notes
Ser is an irregular verb used for permanent qualities and identity. It conjugates as soy, eres, es, somos, sois, son.
Example sentence
Yo soy un estudiante.
I am a student.
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How to remember ser
SER defines who you are. Use it for permanent traits, not location.
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Questions about ser
How do you say "to be" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "to be" is ser. It is a noun.
How is ser written in Spanish?
ser is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is ser used in a sentence?
Use ser as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Yo soy un estudiante. (I am a student.).
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