sean

/ˈsean/, [ˈse.ãn]

are, be


Verb sean

  1. Second-person plural (ustedes) present subjunctive form of ser.
  2. Third-person plural (ellos, ellas, also used with ustedes) present subjunctive form of ser.
  3. Second-person plural (ustedes) imperative form of ser.

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Examples
  • Puede que ellos sean más altos que tú.

    They might be taller than you.

  • Quiero que ellos sean mis amigos.

    I want them to be my friends.

  • No quiero perder mis ideas, aunque algunas de ellas sean un poco extremas.

    I don't want to lose my ideas, even though some of them are a bit extreme.

  • El puesto requiere que los postulantes sean hábiles en el inglés hablado.

    The position requires applicants to be skilled in spoken English.

  • Siempre habrá un escenario para la tragedia mientras las personas sean personas.

    As long as people are people, there will always be a stage for tragedy.

  • Me molesta que tus amigos sean pobres.

    I'm concerned that your friends are poor.

  • Quiero que todos los días sean tan buenos como este.

    I want every day to be as good as this one.

  • No digo que tus respuestas siempre sean incorrectas.

    I'm not saying that your answers are always wrong.

  • Él piensa que los diarios viejos todavía sean útiles.

    He thinks old newspapers are still useful.

  • - No hacemos descuentos -dijo la mujer duramente-, no importa lo pequeños que sean. Ahora, por favor, quítese el traje si no se lo puede permitir.

    "We don't give discounts," the woman said sternly. "Regardless how small. Now, please take off the suit if you can't afford it."

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