The verb ser (to be) is an irregular verb in the present tense. It is generally used to describe or talk about occupations, origins and inherent qualities or personality traits.
Singular
Table 4.10. Ser Conjugations with Singular Person
| Person |
Spanish |
English |
| 1st person |
Yo soy |
I am |
| 2nd person |
Tú eres |
You are |
| 3rd person |
Él es |
He/it is |
|
Ella es |
She/it is |
|
Usted es |
You (formal) are |
Plural
Table 4.11. Ser Conjugations with Plural Person
| Person |
Spanish |
English |
| 1st person |
Nosotros somos |
We are |
| 2nd person |
Vosotros sois |
You are (informal, Spain) |
| 3rd person |
Ellos son |
They (masc.) are |
|
Ellas son |
They (fem.) are |
|
Ustedes son |
You are |
