grammar.verbs.passive-ser
The ser passive: fue construido en 1980
Ser + participle (agreeing) + por: la casa fue vendida por la agencia. Common in writing and news; speech prefers the se passive or active voice.
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Explanation
Form: ser in any tense + past participle agreeing with the subject + optional por-agent: el edificio fue diseñado por un arquitecto local; las medidas serán anunciadas mañana.
Everyday Spanish avoids it: where English says 'the house was sold', Spanish more often says se vendió la casa or vendieron la casa. Keep ser-passive for formal registers and when the agent matters.
Examples
El contrato fue firmado ayer.
The contract was signed yesterday.
The contract was signed yesterday.
Region: global
Las obras fueron financiadas por el municipio.
The works were financed by the municipality.
The works were financed by the municipality.
Region: global