English–Spanish
“be” in Spanish
How to say “be” in Spanish
“Be” in Spanish is ser.
An identity card.
Example sentences with ser
Para ser honesto hace falta coraje.
To be honest requires courage.
Tips for using ser
- When stating someone's profession or role, Spanish normally omits an indefinite article with ser (Ella es profesora) unless the noun is modified.
Other Spanish words for “be”
Ella está en la cocina.
She is in the kitchen.