Key Features of the Irregular Verb "Ser" in Spanish

1. Present Tense Conjugation:

   • The verb "ser" is special. It doesn’t follow the normal rules for Spanish verbs.
   • Here’s how "ser" changes:
     • Yo soy (I am)
     • Tú eres (You are - informal)
     • Él/Ella/Usted es (He/She/You are - formal)
     • Nosotros/as somos (We are)
     • Vosotros/as sois (You all are - informal in Spain)
     • Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes son (They/You all are)

2. Negative Sentences:

   • To say something is not true, just add "no" before the verb.
   • For example: "No soy estudiante" means "I am not a student."

3. Gender and Pluralization:

   • The verb "ser" works with both male and female nouns.
   • For boys: "Él es alto" means "He is tall."
   • For girls: "Ella es alta" means "She is tall."
   • When talking about more than one person:
     • "Ellos son altos" means "They are tall" (for boys).
     • "Ellas son altas" means "They are tall" (for girls).

Knowing how to use "ser" is very important!

It helps you talk about who people are and what they are like in Spanish!