apuntes 5

What are the subject pronouns in English? I, YOU, HE, SHE, IT, WE, THEY
What are the subject pronouns in Spanish? Singular (one person)           Plural (2 or more people)
Yo   I Nosotros WE
Nosotras WE (all girls)
Tú   YOU
Él     HE
EllaSHE
Usted YOU FORMAL		 Ellos THEY
Ellas THEY (girls only)
Ustedes YOU GUYS
 
What does the verb SER mean? SER=to be
How do you conjugate the verb SER?
SER= to be
Yo SOY
I am		 Nosotros  SOMOS               Nosotras
We are
Tú ERES
You are
Él
Ella      ES
Usted

He is/She is/You (F) are

 Ellos
Ellas      SON
Ustedes

They are/You guys are

When do you use SER? Use SER to:
1. Describe a person physically
  Yo soy mujer.     I am a woman
 Él es Fransisco.   He is Fransisco
   Él es hombre.     He is a man

2. Describe a person’s personality
(to be continued in the future)

3. Explain their relationship to someone
(to be continued in the future)

4. Tell their profession
Ella es doctora.    She is a doctor.
Yo soy maestra.    I am a teacher.
Ellos son estudiantes. They are students.

Be sure to use the correct form of the professions!!
 

Examples
1. We are students.
2. You (formal) are a policeman.
3. You are a friend.
1. Nosotros somos estudiantes.
2. Usted es policía.
3. Tú eres un amigo.