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Term: essere

Description:

Essere is an Italian verb that translates to "to be" in English. It is an irregular verb and is widely used in various contexts in the Italian language.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Existence or State of Being

As a verb, essere is commonly used to indicate existence or the state of being.

Example Sentences:

1. Io sono felice. (I am happy.)
2. Lei è italiana. (She is Italian.)
3. Siamo molto stanchi. (We are very tired.)

Sense 2: Auxiliary Verb in Verb Tenses

Essere is also used as an auxiliary verb in compound verb tenses.

Example Sentences:

1. Ho sempre voluto essere un pittore famoso. (I have always wanted to be a famous painter.)
2. Gli amici sono appena arrivati. (The friends have just arrived.)
3. Hai mai stato in Italia? (Have you ever been to Italy?)

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