be
Irregular Level A1 ⭐ #1 Most CommonEnglish translation: to exist / to have a state or quality
Simple Present
State, facts, and identity.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| I | am | |
| you | are | |
| he / she / it | is | |
| we | are | |
| you (plural) | are | |
| they | are |
- She is a doctor. — Ella es médica.
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