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Explain why the verb ser is used in the following sentence:

Yo soy alta

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"Ser" means "to be". "Soy" is the first person singular form of "ser", meaning "I am". It is used to describe yourself and a characteristic of yours that does not change-- "alta," meaning "tall."

By saying "Yo soy alta" you are saying "I am tall."
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