grammar.verbs.ser-uses
What ser is for
Identity, origin, profession, material, time and dates, possession, and where events take place: soy de Quebec, la reunión es aquí.
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Explanation
Ser defines: identity (es mi socio), origin (somos canadienses), profession (es abogada), material (es de madera), possession (es de Juan), time (son las dos, hoy es lunes).
One trap: events use ser for location — la fiesta es en mi casa ('takes place'), while objects and people use estar (mi casa está en el centro).
Examples
El concierto es en el teatro municipal.
The concert is (takes place) at the municipal theater.
The concert is (takes place) at the municipal theater.
Region: global
Esta mesa es de roble.
This table is (made of) oak.
This table is (made of) oak.
Region: global