A1EssentialIrregularAuxiliary: haber
ser
to be
Grammar Note
The most irregular and important verb in Spanish. Used to express permanent characteristics, identity, and origin.
Conjugation
Presente (Present)
| yo | soy |
| tú | eres |
| él/ella/usted | es |
| nosotros | somos |
| vosotros | sois |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | son |
Pretérito (Simple Past)
| yo | fui |
| tú | fuiste |
| él/ella/usted | fue |
| nosotros | fuimos |
| vosotros | fuisteis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | fueron |
Pretérito Perfecto (Present Perfect)
| yo | he sido |
| tú | has sido |
| él/ella/usted | ha sido |
| nosotros | hemos sido |
| vosotros | habéis sido |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | han sido |
Futuro (Future)
| yo | seré |
| tú | serás |
| él/ella/usted | será |
| nosotros | seremos |
| vosotros | seréis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | serán |
Example Sentences
present
Yo soy estudiante.
I am a student.
past
Nosotros fuimos al cine ayer.
We went to the cinema yesterday.
perfect
Ella ha sido muy amable.
She has been very nice.
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