Verb to be

The verb To be English is very important. Equivalent to Spanish verbs SER and "ESTAR". Within the meaning of the phrase to know which one is referred. examples:

I am Spanish = Soy Español
I am in Spain = Estoy en España

 

The verb To be also is used with other meanings diferent than the Spanish equivalent of SER or ESTAR.

To talk about the weather, meaning to do:

It is very hot (it's very hot) = Hace mucho calor

To speak of the age, meaning that you have:

Peter is 12 years old = Pedro tiene 12 años 

To discuss the feelings, meaning that you have:

She is hungry = Ella tiene hambre 

I always with AM
HE, SHE, IT always with IS
WE, YOU, THEY always ARE



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GAME OF VERB TO BE 

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