Seres (en. Beings)

/ˈse.res/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Entities that possess life, such as human beings or animals.
Human beings are capable of reasoning.
Los seres humanos son capaces de razonar.
Bodies or entities that inhabit the world.
Beings from other planets have always been a topic of science fiction.
Los seres de otros planetas siempre han sido un tema de ciencia ficción.
Creations that can exist in various forms.
Living beings adapt to their environment.
Los seres vivos se adaptan a su entorno.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'sēr', which means 'to be' or 'to exist'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

human beings
People who belong to the species Homo sapiens.
seres humanos
living beings
Organisms that are alive, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.
seres vivos

Related Words

life
State of a being that characterizes living organisms.
vida
existence
Condition of being present in the world.
existencia
creation
The action of making something that did not exist before.
creación

Slang Meanings

Used in a comedic context to refer to strange people.
That person is a weird being.
Esa persona es un ser raro.
In some contexts, it refers to someone in a state of confusion.
That guy is acting like a lost being.
Ese tipo está actuando como un ser perdido.