ser present tense conjugation
Ser (to be (permanent state)) in the present tense: soy, eres, es, somos, sois, son.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: so |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: ses |
| él/ella/usted | regular: se |
| nosotros | regular: semos |
| vosotros | regular: séis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: sen |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How it is formed
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
Ser is irregular here. 6 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give so, ses, se, semos, séis, sen.
Ser in a sentence
- Ella es doctora.She is a doctor.
- Nosotros éramos amigos de niños.We were friends as children.
Irregular verb; use for identity, characteristics, origin, time, not temporary states.
FAQ
What is the present tense of ser?
Ser in the Spanish present tense: yo soy, tú eres, él/ella/usted es, nosotros somos, vosotros sois, ellos/ellas/ustedes son.
Is ser irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 6 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo soy (regular would be so); tú eres (regular would be ses); él/ella/usted es (regular would be se); nosotros somos (regular would be semos); vosotros sois (regular would be séis); ellos/ellas/ustedes son (regular would be sen).
When do you use the Spanish present tense?
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How is the present tense formed?
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
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