Grammar: Ser and Estar Flashcards
1
Q
Ser parts:
A
Soy (I am) Eres (you are fam. sing.) Es (he/she/it/you pol. sing are) Somos (we are) Sois (you fam. pl. are) Son (we/you pol. pl. are)
2
Q
Ser uses:
A
1) something permanent
2) occupation or nationality
3) time and date
3
Q
Estar parts:
A
Estoy Estás Está Estamos Estáis Estan
4
Q
Estar uses:
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1) Position or location
2) temporary state
5
Q
Some adjectives change their meaning according to whether they are used with ser or estar:
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Ser cansado - to be tiring/tiresome Estar cansado - to be tired Ser listo - to be clever Estar listo - to be ready Ser malo - to be bad Estar malo - to be ill