The document provides information about using the Spanish verb "ser" (to be). It discusses how "ser" can be used to describe identities, things that occur, what things are made of, and possession. It then lists the conjugations of "ser" and provides examples of using it with subjects, verbs, and other elements like adjectives. Finally, it includes examples for the reader to practice using "ser" in sentences.

1. El Verbo “Ser”

2. “Ser” – to be We’ve seen the verb “ser” before and we know that it means to “to be”. We can use it to describe what people, places, and things are.

3. Uses of “ser” Elements pertinent to your identity: physical description, personality and character, nationality, race, gender, profession, origen “ I am short” “ I am a man” “ I am a student” “ I am from Houston” “ I am nice” Things which "Take Place" or "Occur": Dates, days, seasons, time, events, concerts, parties Today is January 18 th . The concert is today. It is 2:00pm.

4. Uses of “ser” What things are made of Mi camisa es de algodon La puerta (door) es de metal Possession (3 rd person only) El carro es de Juan Los zapatos son de Maria

5. Now for Spanish. “ Ser” is an irregular verb, so you need to write down the conjugations. Ser Yo soy = I am Tu eres = you are El/Ella/Usted es = He/She/You are Ellos/Ellas/Ustdes son = They/Ya’ll are Nosotro somos= We are

6. Using “ser” All we need to do to use “ser” is determine our subject, conjugate our verb, and then put the rest of the stuff in. Subject + verb+ extra stuff Yo (subj) + soy (verb)+ un niño (noun) Ella (subj) + es (verb) + alta (adjective,tall)

7. Adjectives Remember when using adjectives (describing words) in Spanish there are some special rules. You must adjust for gender (if the adjective ends in –o or –a) Ella es flac a = change to “a” for girls El es flac o = change to “o” for boys You must also adjust for number. Ellos son flac os = add “s” for they Nosotros somos flac os = add “s” for we

8. Practica She is skinny (flaca) They are from Mexico (de Mexico) We are smart (inteligente) Maria and Juan are students (estudiante) Maria and I are nice (simpatico) Y’all are mean (antipatico) I am popular (popular) My grandpa is old (viejo)

9. Make your own… Artistico Careless –descuidado Cheerful-alegre Clever-listo Crazy-loco Contento- happy Cruel-cruel Extroverted-extrovertido Chill-traquilo Generous-generoso Funny-gracioso Humble-humilde Interesting-interesante