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Uses of 'Ser' (1/2)

Spanish: Cambridge International GCSE, topic 9.1.2

Uses of 'Ser'

Describing people

Describing people

  • Theo es alto.
  • Theo is tall.
  • Soy español.
  • I am Spanish.
  • Xavi es futbolista profesional.
  • Xavi is a professional footballer.
Describing objects

Describing objects

  • La mesa es grande.
    • The table is big.
  • La mesa es de madera.
    • The table is made of wood.
Describing relationships

Describing relationships

  • Charlotte es mi novia.
  • Charlotte is my girlfriend.
  • Guillermo es mi hermano.
  • William is my brother.
  • Somos amigos.
  • We are friends.
Ownership

Ownership

  • Estos calcetines son míos.
    • These socks are mine.
  • El cuadro es de Velázquez.
    • This painting is by Velázquez.
Time of day

Time of day

  • ¿Qué hora es?
    • What time is it?
  • Es la una.
    • It is one o'clock.
Day, month, date

Day, month, date

  • Hoy es viernes.
  • Today, it is Friday.
  • Es el 16 de junio.
  • It is the 16th of June.

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