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.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'sint', a form of the verb 'esse', which means 'to be'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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
Related Words
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
Slang Meanings
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.