What are the tenses of Ser?
Present Simple of Ser
| Subject Pronouns | Ser Conjugation: Present Simple | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| él/ella/usted | es | he/she is – you formal are |
| nosotros/nosotras | somos | we are |
| vosotros/vosotras | sois | you all are |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | son | they/you all formal are |
How do you use ser in present tense?
Presente – Present Tense
- yo soy – I am.
- tú eres – you are.
- vos sos – you (South American) are.
- él/ella/usted es – he/she/you (formal) are.
- nosotros/as somos – we are.
- vosotros/as sois – you (plural) are.
- ustedes son – you (plural) are.
- ellos/as son – they are.
What is the preterite tense of ser?
Preterite Tense of Ser
| yo fui | nosotros/as fuimos |
|---|---|
| tú fuiste | vosotros/as fuisteis |
| él/ella/Ud. fue | ellos/ellas/Uds. fueron |
How do you correctly use ser?
When to Use Ser
- Use Ser When Describing People or Things. Ser is used for both physical descriptions and character descriptions or personality traits.
- Use Ser to Describe a Person’s Occupation.
- Use Ser to Talk About Relationships.
- Use Ser to Talk About Possession.
- Use Ser to Talk About the Time.
How do you use ser conjugation?
Ser is regular in the future tense, so you can apply the regular verb endings here….The future tense of ser.
| Conjugation | Translation |
|---|---|
| usted será | You (formal) will be |
| nosotros seremos | We will be |
| vosotros seréis | You all (informal) will be |
| ellos/ellas serán | They will be |
