ser

1. to be

identity or characteristic

• Soy estudiante.I am a student.
• Mi hermano es alto.My brother is tall.

2. to be from, to be made of

origin or material

• Soy de México.I am from Mexico.
• La mesa es de madera.The table is made of wood.

3. to belong to

possession or relation

• Este libro es de Ana.This book belongs to Ana.
• La casa es de mis padres.The house belongs to my parents.

4. to exist; to take place

existence or event

• Érase una vez un rey.Once upon a time there was a king.
• La fiesta es mañana.The party is tomorrow.

5. to be

time, date, or day

• Es la una.It is one o'clock.
• Hoy es lunes.Today is Monday.

6. to be + participio

passive voice

• La carta fue escrita por Ana.The letter was written by Ana.
• El puente será construido en junio.The bridge will be built in June.