Chapter 2: ser Flashcards
Ser
to be
Conjugations of ser
yo soy tú eres él/ella/ud es nosotros somos vosotros sois ellos/ellas/uds son
Seven basic concepts of ser
Description Profession Point of origin (where someone is from) Identification (relationship, nationality, race, or religion) Material Possession or ownership Where an event takes place
de + el
contraction?
definition?
del
of + the
Which concept of “ser” is expressed in the following sentence?
El libro es azul.
Translation: The book is blue.
Concept: description
Which concept of “ser” is expressed in the following sentence?
Ellas son maestras excelentes.
Translation: They are excellent teachers.
Concept: profession
Which concept of “ser” is expressed in the following sentence?
De dónde son uds?
Translation: Where are you from? (plural)
Concept: point of origin
Which concept of “ser” is expressed in the following sentence?
José y Eduardo son hermanos.
Translation: Joe and Ed are brothers.
Concept: Identification (relationship, nationality, race, or religion)
Which concept of “ser” is expressed in the following sentence?
La bolsa es de plástico.
Translation: The bag is of plastic.
Concept: material
Which concept of “ser” is expressed in the following sentence?
La idea es de Pedro.
Translation: The idea is Pedro’s (literally: the idea is of Pedro).
Concept: possession or ownership
