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be
(
bi
)
A copular verb links the subject of a clause to the predicate (e.g., My brother is tall).
copular verb
1.
(used to express a permanent quality)
a.
ser
The ocean is blue.
El océano es azul.
2.
(used to express a temporary state)
a.
estar
I'm not in a good mood today.
Hoy no estoy de buen humor.
The sky is cloudy.
El cielo está nublado.
b.
tener
Are you cold? I can lend you a sweater.
¿Tienes frío? Te puedo prestar un suéter.
I'm so hungry.
Tengo muchísima hambre.
3.
(followed by a noun)
a.
ser
France is a member of the European Union.
Francia es un miembro de la Unión Europea.
4.
(used to indicate a profession or occupation)
a.
ser
What do you do for a living? - I'm a doctor.
¿A qué te dedicas? - Soy médico.
5.
(used with dates)
a.
ser
My birthday is July 26th.
Mi cumpleaños es el 26 de julio.
b.
estar a
(present day)
Today is Thursday.
Hoy estamos a jueves.
6.
(imperative)
a.
ser
Be polite with guests.
Sé educado con los invitados.
b.
