seʁ

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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

Verb typeirregular

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 dez .

She has been a teacher for ten years.

honesto importante.

Being honest is the most important thing.

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