1. Ser
Present Tense

2. Ser is used to describe basic traits and permanent characteristics
Ser is used to indicate:
Nationality or origin
Ex. Juan es americano.
John is American.
Ex. María es de Charlotte
Mary is from Charlotte.
Physical traits
Ex. Roberto es moreno.
Robert is dark-haired.
Basic personality traits
Ex. Sara es sincera.
Sara is sincere.

3. Ser: to be yo soy I am tú eres you are él / ella / Ud. es
he is, she is, you are
nosotros / nosotras
somos
we are
ellos / ellas / Uds.
son
they are, you are
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Subject pronouns