different meanings of ser and estar Flashcards

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aburrido

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ser: boring
estar: bored

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alegre

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ser: cheerful/sunny
estar: typsy/merry

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atento

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ser: attentive(courteous)
estar: alert/paying attention

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bueno

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ser: good quality
estar: good tasting

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callado

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ser: quiet type of person
estar: not talking at this moment

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cansado

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ser: tiring
estar: tired

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decente

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ser: decent person
estar: dressed appropiately

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despierto

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ser: clever/sharp
estar: awake

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distraido

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ser: absent-minded
estar: distracted right now

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divertido

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ser: fun/amusing
estar: amused

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grave

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ser: serious
estar: in serious condition

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libre

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ser: liberal/free thinking
estar: not busy

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listo

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ser: clever
estar: ready

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malo

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ser: bad quality
estar: sick

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palido

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ser: pale complexion
estar: looking sick(pale)

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seguro

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ser: safe as in reliable
estar: safe as in protected

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verde

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ser: the color
estar: not ripe

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vivo

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ser: very alert/animated
estar: alive