Ser And Estar

Question 1

Estar conjugated

Answer 1

estoy
estás
está
estamos
estáis
están

Question 2

Conjugate ser

Answer 2

soy
eres
es
somos
sois
son

Question 3

When would you use estar

Answer 3

To describe the condition of something and when talking about how something is. (Not permanent)

Question 4

What is ser used to describe

Answer 4

When talking about a inate quality of characteristic (permanent traits) and what something is.

Applied to:
1. Name, nationality, birthplace
2. Occupation
3. Physical traits (about oneself)
4. Generalizations
5. When and where are events
6. Time and date

Question 5

Uses of ser

Answer 5

•the hour, day, and date
•place of origin occupation nationality
•religious or political affiliation
•the material something is made of •possession
•relationship of one person to another •certain impersonal expressions where •an event is taking place
•essential qualities

Question 6

Uses of estar

Answer 6

1. geographic or physical location
2. state or condition (emotions)
3. many idiomatic expressions
4. progressive tenses (Present progressive)

Question 7

Ser and estar (contrasting uses)

Answer 7

1 When a noun follows the verb, use ser
2. When an adiective follows the verb, decide between “essence” and “condition”
3. To tell where something is from, use ser
4. To tell where something is located right now, use estar
5. To tell where an event is taking place, use ser