Ser vs. Estar Apuntes # 18
Las conjugaciones… SER ESTAR SOY SOMOS ESTOY ESTAMOS ERES SOIS ESTÁS ESTÁIS ES SON ESTÁ ESTÁN
Los usos de ‘Ser’ Permanent characteristics Origin/Nationality La muchacha es alta. Origin/Nationality Yo soy de los estados unidos Identification (weather, job, identity…) Ella es una professora
Los usos de ‘Estar’ Temporary characteristics (emotions) Location Yo estoy cansada. Location Nosotros estamos en la escuela. Present Progressive (-ing in English) Yo estoy bailando. (always followed by the –ando/-iendo form of the verb)
Practiquemos They are at the stationary store. We are very sad. Where are you from? The girls are mexican. Is she a teacher? They are students. How are you today? What are you like? (how are you?... As a person)