seʁ
Translation
to be (identity, origin, lasting qualities: what something is)
Word origin
From Latin sedere ('to sit'), which absorbed several forms of Latin esse ('to be').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sedere
- English cognates
- sedentary, session
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
brasileiro.
I am Brazilian.
professora há dez .
She has been a teacher for ten years.
honesto importante.
Being honest is the most important thing.
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