How is the word ser translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
being
verb

A forma em -ing de ser: agir ou existir de certa maneira.

The -ing form of be: acting or existing in some way.

Examples with “ser”

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  • Obrigado por seres honesto. — Thank you for being honest.

  • Ela saiu sem ser notada. — She left without being noticed.

  • Chegar atrasado duas vezes custou-lhe o emprego. — Being late twice cost him the job.

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