VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
soy / eres / es
I am / you are / he-she is
First introduced in Chapter 2 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use soy / eres / es where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see soy / eres / es after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta soy / eres / es en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to I am / you are / he-she is even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes soy / eres / es en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who I am / you are / he-she is loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does soy / eres / es mean in Spanish?
I am / you are / he-she is (introduced in Chapter 2 in Chapurra).
How do you use soy / eres / es 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 soy / eres / es in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 2. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.