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"Ser" is a copular verb which is often translated as "to be", and "simpático" is an adjective which is often translated as "nice". Learn more about the difference between "ser" and "simpático" below.
ser(
sehr
)A copular verb links the subject of a clause to the predicate (e.g., My brother is tall).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to be made of
El casillero antiguo de mi abuela es de roble.My grandma's antique dresser is made of oak.
a. to root for
Yo soy del mejor equipo del mundo: FC Barcelona.I root for the best team in the world: FC Barcelona.
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Llueve en España.).
a. to be
Son las siete de la mañana.It is seven in the morning.
Era de noche cuando llegaron.It was night when they arrived.
An auxiliary verb, or helper verb, is a conjugated verb that comes before a main verb and determines the main verb's tense, mood, or aspect (e.g., I have gone.).
a. to be
El edificio fue diseñado por un equipo de arquitectos.The building was built by a team of architects.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
simpático(
seem
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pah
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koh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (agreeable)
a. nice
Ha sido un placer conocer a una chica tan simpática.It has been a pleasure to meet such a nice girl.
b. likeable
Su novio es un tipo simpático; siempre está sonriendo.Her boyfriend is such a likeable guy; he's always smiling.
d. friendly
Los niños de Carmen son muy simpáticos con sus compañeros de clase.Carmen's children are very friendly to their classmates.
2. (anatomy)
a. sympathetic
Los doctores creen que es un problema con su sistema nervioso simpático.The doctors believe it's a problem with his sympathetic nervous system.
