What does the word ser mean in spanish?

Answer 1

Ser means to be. The word 'estar' also means to be. Ser is used in the following cases:

1) to give a permanent description: El chico es alto. The boy is tall.

2) to tell time: Es la una. It is one o'clock; Son las tres. It is three o'clock.

3) to tell where or when an event takes place: La película es en el auditorio y es a las ocho. The movie is in the auditorium and it is at 8:00.

4) to show possession: el libro es de Juan: it is Juan's book.

5) to tell what something is made of: La mesa es de madera. The table is (made of) wood.

6) to describe a relationship. Ella es mi madre. (She is my mother)

7) to tell profession. Mi padre es abogado. (My father is a lawyer.)

8) to tell origin or nationality. Ana es de España. (Ana is from Spain). Ana es española. (Ana is a Spaniard).

Answer 2

The word "ser" in Spanish is a verb that means "to be." It is used to indicate permanent or inherent characteristics, such as nationality, occupation, or physical appearance.