ser casi

to almost be

to go on for

ser casi(sehr kah-see)

intransitive verb phrase

1. (used to talk about characteristics)

a. to almost be

In the summer, when I go to the beach a lot, I'm almost blond.

En el verano, cuando voy mucho a la playa, soy casi rubio.

2. (used to indicate origin)

a. to almost be

No nací aquí, pero llevo tanto tiempo en Cuba, que soy casi cubano.

I wasn't born here, but I've been in Cuba so long, I'm almost Cuban.

3. (used to indicate possession)

a. to be almost

La casa es casi mía. El mes que viene termino de pagarla.

The house is almost mine. I’m going to finish paying it off next month.

4. (to be nearly)

a. to go on for

(United Kingdom)

It's going on for 7 a.m. We need to leave for work.

Son casi las 7 a.m. Nos tenemos que ir al trabajo.