How do you say are in spanish?
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Often "are" is part of the verb = they ARE walking. There are two ways to say the verb "to be" in Spanish. One is "ser" if it's permanent and "estar" if it's temporary. When you ask for a translation, you need to give the entire context, or exactly how it is used.
They ARE students = son
They ARE in class = están
Sra
SON
estás/eres= you ARE (eres tonto)
estamos/somos= we ARE (somos diferentes)
están/son= they ARE(estan hablando)
hay= there ARE (hay cuatro semanas en un mes)
To say "are" in Spanish, you would use the verb "ser" for permanent characteristics such as profession, nationality, or physical appearance, and the verb "estar" for temporary states or conditions.
For example:
- "Are you a student?" can be translated as "¿Eres estudiante?" using the verb "ser" because it refers to a permanent characteristic.
- "Are you at home?" can be translated as "¿Estás en casa?" using the verb "estar" because it refers to a temporary location.
Now, if you have further questions about using or conjugating verbs in Spanish, feel free to ask!