Expressions Using 'Ser'

Spanish: Edexcel IGCSE, topic 9.1.3

Impersonal Expressions Using 'Ser'

The third person singular of 'ser' can be used with an adjective followed by 'que' to create an impersonal opinion.

Es + adjective + que

Es + adjective + que

  • To create an impersonal opinion you need to use the third person singular of 'ser'.
  • You can use any tense of ‘ser’.
  • You cannot express any doubt in these phrases.
Es posible que - it is obvious that

Es posible que - it is obvious that

Es cierto que - it is certain that

Es cierto que - it is certain that

Es seguro que - there is no doubt that

Es seguro que - there is no doubt that

Es obvio que - it is clear that

Es obvio que - it is clear that

Es evidente que - It is obvious that

Es evidente que - It is obvious that

Test yourself on Expressions Using 'Ser'

  • How do you say 'it is certain that' in Spanish?

  • ¿Qué significa 'es cierto que' en Inglés?

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