Grammar Slides 1.2 Flashcards
Que es?
what is it?
Quien es el?
who is he?
what are the uses of ser
identify people and things, express possession, express origin, express profession and occupation
(DOCTOR)
de quien es?
whose is it?
De quienes son
whose are they
es el diario de Maite
its Maites diary
son los lapices de la chica
they are the girls pencils
when de is follwed by the article el, the two combine to make the contraction
del
de does NOT combine with
la, los and las
Es la computadora del conductor
its the drivers computer
son las maletas del chico
they are the boys suitcases
de donde es Javier?
where is Javier from?
Es de Puerto Rico
hes from Puerto Rico
De donde es Ines?
where is Ines from?
Es del Ecuador
Shes from Ecuador
Don Francisco es conductor
Don Francisco is a driver
Yo soy estudiante
I am a student
Spanish does not use the indefinite articles after
ser, when reffering to professions, unless accompanied by an adjective or other description
Marta es profesora
Marta is a teacher
Marta es una profesora excelente
Marta is an excellent teacher