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Ser: identity and lasting traits

Eu sou, você / ele / ela é, nós somos, vocês / eles são. Use ser for who or what something is.

Ser is for identity, origin, profession and permanent qualities: Sou brasileiro. Ela é alta.

In Brazil, você takes the same verb form as ele: você é.

In Portugal, tu is common and takes és: tu és.

Pattern: subject + ser + noun / adjective

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This unlocks after: A1 Core words 6.