Es (en. Is)
/es/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the existence or identity of something or someone.
He is my friend.
Él es mi amigo.
It is used to express permanent characteristics.
The sky is blue.
El cielo es azul.
It serves to indicate someone's profession or function.
She is a doctor.
Ella es doctora.
Used to form impersonal sentences.
It is important to study.
Es importante estudiar.
Etymology
From Latin 'est', derived from 'esse' which means 'to be, to exist'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
That's it!
It is used to confirm something.
¡Eso es!
It is a fact
It is used to assert that something is true.
Es un hecho
It is the truth
It expresses that something is true.
Es la verdad
Related Words
to be
Verb that indicates state, identity, or existence.
ser
is
Form of the verb 'to be', for temporary states.
está
was
Past form of the verb 'to be'.
fue
Slang Meanings
Colloquial way to affirm something.
That's right, bro!
¡Eso es, bro!
It is used to express agreement.
It is, definitely.
Es, definitivamente.