ser — Present (Presente)
to be (essential/permanent)
The present conjugation of ser (irregular irregular, ranked #1). Describes current actions, habits, and general truths. The most frequently used tense — master it first.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Present conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | soy * |
| tú | eres * |
| él/ella/Ud. | es * |
| nosotros | somos * |
| vosotros | sois * |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | son * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er present pattern.
Example sentence
Yo soy profesor.
I am a teacher.
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