What is the English equivalent of spanish son?

The English equivalent of Spanish "son" depends on the context:

* As a noun, meaning "son": son

* As a verb, meaning "to be": to be (but more often used in other verb tenses like "is", "are", "was", "were")

Examples:

* "Él es mi hijo." (He is my son.) - "He is my son."

* "¿Qué hora es?" (What time is it?) - "What time is it?"

* "Ella es muy bonita." (She is very beautiful.) - "She is very beautiful."

It's important to note that the Spanish verb "ser" (to be) has a wider range of uses than the English "to be". It can be used for expressing identity, characteristics, and states of being.