eres
/eh-res/
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Tú eres mi mejor amigo.
A1You are my best friend.
¿De dónde eres?
A1Where are you from?
Eres muy inteligente.
A1You are very smart.
No eres el único que piensa así.
A2You aren't the only one who thinks that.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
💡 Grammar Points
When to Use 'Eres' (vs. 'Estás')
Use 'eres' for things that are part of someone's identity, like their personality, job, or where they're from. Example: 'Eres doctor' (You are a doctor). Use 'estás' for temporary states like feelings or locations. Example: 'Estás en el hospital' (You are in the hospital).
The Informal 'You'
'Eres' is the special form of 'you are' for talking to one person you know well, like a friend or family member. It's the partner of the word 'tú'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'Eres' and 'Es'
Mistake: "When talking to a friend: '¿De dónde es?'"
Correction: Use '¿De dónde eres?'. Remember, 'eres' is for talking *to* your friend (tú). 'Es' is for talking *about* someone else ('he/she is') or for a more formal 'you' (usted).
⭐ Usage Tips
Dropping the 'Tú'
Because 'eres' can only mean 'you are' (the 'tú' form), you often don't need to say 'tú'. Saying 'Eres de España' sounds more natural to a native speaker than 'Tú eres de España'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: eres
Question 1 of 1
You meet a new student your age and want to ask 'Are you from Spain?'. What do you say?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Spanish speakers say 'eres' sometimes and 'es' other times for 'you are'?
It all depends on who you're talking to! Use 'eres' for friends, family, and people your age (this is the informal 'tú'). Use 'es' when you need to be more formal or show respect, like with a stranger, a boss, or an older person (this is the formal 'usted').
If 'eres' comes from 'ser', why do they look so different?
Great question! 'Ser' is one of the most irregular verbs in Spanish. This means its forms don't follow the normal patterns. Just like in English we say 'I am' and 'you are' instead of 'I be' and 'you be', Spanish has these special, unique forms that you just have to memorize.