Ser and Estar Flashcards by Ray Nayler

What is the Spanish verb for ‘to be’ that describes permanent characteristics?

ser

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What is the Spanish verb for ‘to be’ that describes temporary states or conditions?

estar

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True or False: ‘Ser’ is used to describe someone’s profession.

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Fill in the blank: Yo _____ feliz. (use the correct form of estar)

estoy

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True or False: ‘Estar’ is used to indicate the location of something.

Verdadero

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What is the correct form of ‘ser’ for ‘yo’?

soy

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Fill in the blank: Ellos _____ médicos. (use the correct form of ser)

son

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What does ‘está’ mean in English?

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Choose the correct verb: La casa _____ grande. (ser or estar)

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What is the third person plural form of ‘ser’?

son

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Fill in the blank: Nosotros _____ en la playa. (use the correct form of estar)

estamos

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True or False: ‘Ser’ can be used to describe the time.

Verdadero

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What is the past tense form of ‘estar’ for ‘él’?

estuvo

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Choose the correct verb: Mi hermana _____ muy inteligente. (ser or estar)

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Fill in the blank: El libro _____ sobre historia. (use the correct form of ser)

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What is the present tense form of ‘ser’ for ‘tú’?

eres

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True or False: ‘Estar’ is used for feelings and emotions.

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What does ‘soy’ mean in English?

I am

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Fill in the blank: La tienda _____ cerrada hoy. (use the correct form of estar)

está

What is the future tense form of ‘ser’ for ‘nosotros’?

seremos

Choose the correct verb: La puerta _____ abierta. (ser or estar)

está

What is the first person singular form of ‘estar’?

estoy

True or False: ‘Ser’ is used to express origin.

Verdadero

Fill in the blank: Mis amigos _____ en el cine. (use the correct form of estar)

están

What is the past tense form of 'ser' for 'ella'?

fue

Choose the correct verb: Ellas _____ alegres. (ser or estar)

son

What is the present tense form of 'estar' for 'vosotros'?

estáis

Fill in the blank: El café _____ frío. (use the correct form of estar)

está

What does 'son' mean in English?

they are

True or False: 'Estar' can be used for ongoing actions.

Verdadero

What is the third person singular form of 'ser'?

Fill in the blank: La reunión _____ a las tres. (use the correct form of ser)

What is the correct form of 'estar' for 'ella'?

está

Choose the correct verb: La comida _____ deliciosa. (ser or estar)

What is the first person plural form of 'ser'?

somos

Fill in the blank: El clima _____ agradable hoy. (use the correct form of estar)

está

True or False: 'Ser' is used to describe physical traits.

Verdadero

What does 'están' mean in English?

they are

What is the past tense form of 'estar' for 'nosotros'?

estuvimos

Choose the correct verb: El coche _____ nuevo. (ser or estar)

Fill in the blank: _____ importante estudiar. (use the correct form of ser)

What is the present tense form of 'ser' for 'vosotros'?

sois

True or False: 'Estar' is used to indicate a person's marital status.

Falso

Fill in the blank: Ellos _____ en casa. (use the correct form of estar)

están

What is the future tense form of 'estar' for 'yo'?

estaré

Choose the correct verb: El perro _____ cansado. (ser or estar)

está