Ser vs. Estar
Ser vs. Estar “Ser” and “estar” both mean “to be.” They are used in different situations and have different meanings. I am..you are…he/she is… They are both irregular verbs so must be memorized! Let´s talk about the uses of SER first.
Conjugaciones de ser (irregular) Yo soy nosotros/as somos Tú eres vosotros/as sois Él ellos Ella es ellas son Ud. Uds.
SER Use SER to describe permanent CHARACTERISTICS of objects and people. Shaq es muy alto. Use SER to indicate origin, nationality, or profession. Mi tía es doctora. Es de México.
SER Use SER to indicate when and where something takes place. El concierto es el viernes. Es en el teatro. Use SER to indicate possession. La guitarra es de Elisa.
Conjugaciones de estar (irregular) Yo estoy nosotros/as estamos Tú estás vosotros/as estáis Él ellos Ella está ellas están Ud. Uds.
ESTAR Use ESTAR to describe temporary characteristics, emotional states, or conditions. El teatro está cerrado a esta hora. Los estudiantes están muy nerviosos.
ESTAR Use ESTAR to indicate location. Beauregard está en Alabama. Use ESTAR to form the progressive tense. Estamos escribiendo notas.
Ser Estar Place Notice P lace N ationality L ocation O rigin A ction C ondition E motion Notice N ationality O rigin T ime/calendar I dentity C haracteristics (physical composition) E vents For how you feel or where you are, always use the verb ESTAR!
Ser vs. Estar Some adjectives have different meanings depending on whether they are used with ser or with estar. La bailarina es bonita. (The dancer is pretty) La bailarina está muy bonita hoy. (The dancer looks pretty today.) Soy lista. (I am smart.) Estoy lista. (I am ready.)
Ser vs. Estar El cómico es aburrido. (He is boring.) El cómico está aburrido. (He is bored.) Floyd Mayweather es rico. (He is wealthy.) El postre está rico. (It is rich-tasting.)
Ser or Estar? Mary is tired today. Emotion/condition For how you feel or where you are, always use the verb estar!
Ser or Estar? My sister-in-law is Peruvian. Nationality Ser
Ser or Estar? This coffee is terrible today! Condition Estar
Let’s try this one together: My friend Lucy is from Canada. Ser Nationality
Ser or Estar? I am at the library. Estar Location For how you feel or where you are, always use the verb estar!
Ser or Estar? My brother is doing his homework. Estar Action
Ser or Estar? I am a happy person. Ser Identity/Characteristics
Ser or Estar? The party is this Saturday. Ser Events
Ser or Estar? The party is this Saturday. I am very excited! Ser, Estar Events Emotion
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