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Sem 2 - week 2 Flashcards

1
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What is the main difference between ser and estar?

A

Ser describes inherent, permanent characteristics (identity, nationality, time, profession). Estar focuses on temporary conditions or states (mood, location, actions in progress).

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2
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When is ser used?

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For identity (“Soy Ana”), profession (“Ella es médica”), origin (“Somos de España”), and time (“Son las tres”).

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When is estar used?

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For location (“Estoy en casa”), mood (“Estoy feliz”), physical state (“Está cansado”), and ongoing actions (“Está estudiando”).

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4
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Fill in the blank: Camilo ___ colombiano.

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“es” (Ser is used for nationality.)

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5
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Fill in the blank: La tienda ___ cerrada hoy.

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“está” (Estar is used for temporary states.)

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What does ser aburrido mean vs. estar aburrido?

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Ser aburrido: a boring person. Estar aburrido: feeling bored.

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What does ser rico mean vs. estar rico?

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Ser rico: wealthy. Estar rico: delicious.

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Fill in the blank: ¿Dónde ___ las llaves?

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“están” (Estar is used for location.)

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Fill in the blank: Pedro ___ viendo la televisión.

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“está” (Estar is used for actions in progress.)

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Fill in the blank: La película ___ a las 20:00 en el cine.

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“es” (Ser is used for scheduled events.)

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Fill in the blank: Hoy ___ viernes.

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“es” (Ser is used for dates and days of the week.)

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What does ser bueno mean vs. estar bueno?

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Ser bueno: morally good or high quality. Estar bueno: tastes good, is attractive, or healthy.

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What does ser malo mean vs. estar malo?

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Ser malo: morally bad or poor quality. Estar malo: feeling unwell or food being spoiled.

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14
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How do adjectives change meaning with ser vs. estar?

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Example: ser listo (clever) vs. estar listo (ready).

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15
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Translate: “Mario is acting very nice today.”

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“Mario está muy simpático hoy.”

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16
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Fill in the blank: La sopa ___ deliciosa.

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“está” (Estar for temporary states like taste.)

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17
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Translate: “Juan is quiet” using both ser and estar.

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“Juan es callado” (quiet by nature). “Juan está callado” (quiet right now).

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18
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Opposite of perezoso/a?

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“trabajador/a.”

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19
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Opposite of sociable?

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“tímido/a.”

20
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How do you say: “You must wear a mask”?

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“Hay que usar mascarilla.”

21
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How do you say: “You are not allowed to run in the hallways”?

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“No se puede correr por los pasillos.”

22
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Translate: “To enter the pool, you must wear a swim cap.”

A

“Para entrar a la piscina, hay que llevar gorro de baño.”

23
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What does hay que express?

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General obligation, applicable to everyone (e.g., “Hay que respetar las normas.”).

24
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What does no se puede express?

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Prohibition (e.g., “No se puede tocar las pinturas en el museo.”).

25
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Fill in the blank: “In class, ___ prestar atención.”

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“hay que” (expressing general obligation).

26
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Translate: “contento/a.”

A

Happy

27
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Translate: “enamorado/a.”

A

“In love.”

28
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Translate: “asustado/a.”

A

Scared

29
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Translate: “triste.”

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“Sad.”

30
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Translate: “nervioso/a.”

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Nervous

31
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Translate: “tranquilo/a.”

A

Calm

32
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Translate: “egoísta.”

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Selfish

33
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Translate: “cariñoso/a.”

A

Affectionate

34
Q

Describe a situation where you might feel “agobiado/a.”

A

“When you have too much work and not enough time to finish it.”

35
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Fill in the blank: Después del examen, me siento ___.

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Possible answers: “relajado/a,” “cansado/a,” or “contento/a.”

36
Q

Fill in the blank: Antes de mi presentación, estaba muy ___.

A

nervioso

37
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Translate: “My friend is very generous.”

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“Mi amigo/a es muy generoso/a.”

38
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Translate: “They are disorganized today.”

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“Ellos están desordenados hoy.”

39
Q

How do you say: “I have studied today” in Spanish?

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“Hoy he estudiado.”

40
Q

Conjugate comer in the pretérito perfecto for “nosotros.”

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“Hemos comido.”

41
Q

Fill in the blank: Este fin de semana, ellos ___ ido al cine.

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“han” (Ellos han ido al cine.)

42
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Translate: “She has written a letter to her friend.”

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“Ella ha escrito una carta a su amiga.”

43
Q

Translate: “Have you ever visited Spain?”

A

“¿Alguna vez has visitado España?”

44
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Fill in the blank: “Yo nunca ___ viajado a Japón.”

A

“he” (Yo nunca he viajado a Japón.)

45
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Fill in the blank: “Nosotros ___ visto esa película antes.”

A

“hemos” (Nosotros hemos visto esa película antes.)

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