Sean (en. Be)

/se.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates an action or state in hypothetical or desired circumstances.

I hope that they are happy.

Espero que ellos sean felices.

Used to express wishes or doubts regarding the existence or characteristics of groups.

It is possible that they are responsible.

Es posible que ellos sean los responsables.

Used in formal or academic contexts to express conditions.

If they be accepted, they must meet certain requirements.

Si ellos sean aceptados, deberán cumplir con ciertos requisitos.

It comes from the Latin 'sint', a form of the verb 'esse', which means 'to be'.

that they be

Expresses a wish or expectation about a situation.

que sean

if they be

Condition that implies doubt or uncertainty.

si sean

I wish that they be

Expression of a longing about the state of others.

deseo que sean

to be

Verb that denotes existence or identity.

ser

they are

Form of the verb 'to be' in the third person plural of the present indicative.

son

let us be

Form of the verb 'to be' in the first person plural of the present subjunctive.

seamos

Expression used in informal contexts to refer to a group that must comply with something.

If they go to the party, let them be on time.

Si van a la fiesta, que sean puntuales.

It is used to refer to people inclusively.

We must ensure that everyone is welcome.

Hay que asegurarnos de que sean bienvenidos todos.