Estructura 1.2 - Ser and Estar Flashcards

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Uses of Ser

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  1. Description: Teresa es alta – Pedro es bajo
  2. Nationality: Ella es colombiana – Vosotros sois chilenos
  3. Ethnicity/Origen: Ella es de Colombia – Tú eres de España
  4. Relation: José es mi primo – Marta es mi esposa
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Uses of Ser (2)

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  1. Occupation or profession: Marta es secretaria- Ellos son abogados
  2. Hour, day, date: (1:30 PM; Feb. 14) Hoy es el catorce de febrero
  3. Location of events (taking place): La fiesta es en el club –
  4. Material: El vaso es de cristal; el reloj es de oro; la blusa es de seda;
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Uses of Estar

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  1. Location of things/people: La pluma está en la mesa = The pen is on the table (EXCEPTO con eventos)
  2. Temperature condition (current condition): El niño está enfermo (the boy is sick)
  3. Personal reaction (perceived through the senses): Mi café está frío.
  4. Gerundio (presente continuo): Ellos están comiendo ahora.
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Other Uses (Ser and Estar w/ adjectives)

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  • Ser can be used to indicate a inherited quality: Juan es elegante
  • Estar can be used to indicate a perception of a change: Juan está elegante
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