What does "se" mean?

Question

Online translators say that it means "is." When do you use it? Is it used to replace "esta" or "es?" Thank you!

Answer 1

HI Flaming, welcome to the forum

Have a look at the reference. Se is a pronoun, not is.

This is one part of se.

Answer 2

In some cases we are talking about the impersonal "se." Here's the lesson on that subject.

Impersonal expressions are used when the subject of a verb is unspecified (but is human). They are mostly used to make general statements and to express rules.

Examples

* Se necesita que la gente protejan la Tierra. (It´s necessary that people protect the Earth.)
* Se habla español aquí. (Spanish is spoken here.)
* Se dice que va a llover mañana. (It´s said it is going to rain tomorrow.)
* Se prohibe fumar. (Smoking is prohibited.)
* No se permite fotos aquí. (Photographs are not permitted.)