Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

FSI Spanish Weeks 5-7 > Ser and Estar > Flashcards

Ser and Estar Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Spanish flashcards Medical Spanish flashcards AP® Spanish flashcards
1
Q

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

A

ser

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

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

A

estar

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

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

A

Verdadero

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

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

A

estoy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

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

A

Verdadero

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

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

A

soy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

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

A

son

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What does ‘está’ mean in English?

A

is

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

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

A

es

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

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

A

son

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

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

A

estamos

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

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

A

Verdadero

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

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

A

estuvo

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

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

A

es

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

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

A

es

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

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

A

eres

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

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

A

Verdadero

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What does ‘soy’ mean in English?

A

I am

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

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

A

está

20
Q

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

A

seremos

21
Q

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

A

está

22
Q

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

A

estoy

23
Q

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

A

Verdadero

24
Q

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

A

están

25
Q

What is the past tense form of ‘ser’ for ‘ella’?

A

fue

26
Q

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

A

son

27
Q

What is the present tense form of ‘estar’ for ‘vosotros’?

A

estáis

28
Q

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

A

está

29
Q

What does ‘son’ mean in English?

A

they are

30
Q

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

A

Verdadero

31
Q

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

A

es

32
Q

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

A

es

33
Q

What is the correct form of ‘estar’ for ‘ella’?

A

está

34
Q

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

A

es

35
Q

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

A

somos

36
Q

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

A

está

37
Q

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

A

Verdadero

38
Q

What does ‘están’ mean in English?

A

they are

39
Q

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

A

estuvimos

40
Q

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

A

es

41
Q

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

A

Es

42
Q

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

A

sois

43
Q

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

A

Falso

44
Q

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

A

están

45
Q

What is the future tense form of ‘estar’ for ‘yo’?

A

estaré

46
Q

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

A

está

FSI Spanish Weeks 5-7 (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions