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lets review the differences between \ser\ (to be) and \estar\ (to be)
ser is used...
- to describe a permanent quality
- to tell the time or date
- to tell place of origin
- to tell nationality
- to show possession
estar is used...
- to describe the mood
- to describe a temporary condition
- to describe a temporary feeling
practice using \ser\ and \estar\ in the following sentences.
nos __________ estudiantes.
yo __________ de china.
tú __________ muy amable.
esta camisa __________ de algodón.
los libros __________ en la mesa.
miguel __________ en la escuela.
estudia __________ divertido.
él __________ en la biblioteca.
Brief Explanations
- Ser is for permanent traits, origin, nationality, possession, time/date.
- Estar is for location, temporary states, temporary feelings.
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Left Column
- Nos somos amables. (Permanent trait)
- Yo soy de Madrid. (Place of origin)
- Son las tres. (Tell time)
- Los libros son tuyos. (Show possession)
- Ellos son mexicanos. (Nationality)
- Santiago es alto. (Permanent quality)
- Yo soy de Chile. (Place of origin)
Right Column
- Ella está en el museo. (Location)
- Mi abuela está en la silla negra. (Location)
- María y Juan están en el restaurante. (Location)
- Nosotros estamos contentos. (Temporary feeling)
- Carolina está enferma. (Temporary state/health)
- Yo estoy en la biblioteca. (Location)