Conjugate the verb ser in all forms in the Present Tense.
Describe two circumstances in which you would use the verb ser. Write your answer in English
Conjugation of the verb "ser" in the present tense:
- Yo soy (I am)
- Tú eres (You are - informal singular)
- Él/ella/usted es (He/she/you is - formal singular)
- Nosotros/as somos (We are)
- Vosotros/as sois (You are - informal plural)
- Ellos/as/ustedes son (They/you are - formal plural)
Two circumstances in which you would use the verb "ser" are:
1. Describing inherent characteristics or qualities: The verb "ser" is commonly used to express permanent or inherent qualities of a person or thing. For example, "Ella es alta" (She is tall) or "La casa es grande" (The house is big). These characteristics are considered to be constant and not likely to change.
2. Identifying and specifying the origin or nationality of someone or something: The verb "ser" is also used to indicate where someone or something is from. For instance, "Él es español" (He is Spanish) or "El reloj es suizo" (The watch is Swiss). In this context, the verb "ser" emphasizes the permanent aspect of someone's origin or nationality.