VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
ser
to be (identity/permanent)
First introduced in Capítulo Preliminar — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use ser where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see ser after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta ser en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to be (identity/permanent) even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes ser en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who be (identity/permanent) loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does ser mean in Spanish?
to be (identity/permanent) (introduced in Capítulo Preliminar in Chapurra).
How do you use ser in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is ser in?
Chapurra introduces it in Capítulo Preliminar. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.