eres
“eres” means “you are” in Spanish (informal, singular 'you').
you are
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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.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: eres
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You meet a new student your age and want to ask 'Are you from Spain?'. What do you say?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb 'esse', which means 'to be'. 'Eres' specifically evolved from the Latin form 'eris', which originally meant 'you will be', but its meaning shifted to the present tense in Spanish over time.
First recorded: Ancient, derived from Vulgar Latin.
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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.