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    Ser (en. Be)

    /seɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    A verb that expresses identity or quality of something.
    She is a doctor.
    Ella es doctora.
    Used to indicate the date, time, or nationality.
    Today is Monday.
    Hoy es lunes.
    Used to describe permanent characteristics.
    The sky is blue.
    El cielo es azul.
    Indicates belonging.
    This book belongs to Juan.
    Este libro es de Juan.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'esse', which means 'to exist'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    human being
    The species of beings that includes men and women.
    ser humano
    to be a big shot
    To be an important or influential person.
    ser un pez gordo
    to be a piece of cake
    To be something very easy to do.
    ser pan comido

    Related Words

    existence
    The state of having reality or being.
    existencia
    identity
    Set of characteristics that define a person or thing.
    identidad
    nature
    Set of permanent characteristics of something.
    naturaleza

    Slang Meanings

    To be amazing
    That guy is amazing, he always makes me laugh.
    Ese tipo es la leche, siempre hace reír.
    To be a genius
    My friend is a genius in math.
    Mi amigo es un crack en matemáticas.