Es

/ɛs/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Third person singular form of the verb 'ser' in Spanish, meaning 'to be'.

Ella es muy amable.

Used to indicate identity or characteristics.

Él es un médico reconocido.

Used to describe the time or date.

Es la una de la tarde.

Used in expressions to indicate location.

El libro es en la mesa.

Used in forming relational sentences.

La casa es de mis padres.

From Latin 'est', the third person singular of 'esse'.

es de esperar

It is to be expected.

es un hecho

It is a fact.

es posible

It is possible.

ser

To be (infinitive form in Spanish).

está

Third person singular form of 'estar' (to be) in Spanish.

Expresses agreement or affirmation.

For sure, es!

Used to signify something that is very obvious.

Duh, es claro!