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1
Q

When is Ser used?

A

To talk about permanent or lasting attributes

D escriptions
O ccupations
C haracteristics
T ime
O rigins
R elationships
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Why is ser used for descriptions?

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Descriptions are the essential qualities that define a person or thing and probably won’t change anytime soon

  • Names
  • Physical descriptions
  • Nationalities
  • Religions
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I am Raul

A

Yo soy Raúl

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I am tall, dark-skinned and thin

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Yo soy alta, morena y delgada

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Bob is English

A

Bob es inglés

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Andres is Catholic

A

Andrés es católico

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Why is ser used for occupations?

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An occupation is what someone does for a living or as a hobby, so if you’re talking about how someone makes money or fills their time, you’ll use ser

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I am a Spanish teacher

A

Soy profesora de español (SER)

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They are students

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Ellos son estudiantes (SER)

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My father was a gardener

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Mi padre era jardinero (SER)

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Juanita is a dancer

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Juanita es bailarina (SER)

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Amalia is intelligent, daring and friendly

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Amalia es inteligente, atrevida y amable (SER)

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Today is Wednesday

A

Hoy es miércoles (SER)

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Yesterday was my birthday

A

Ayer fue mi cumpleaños (SER)

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Ahora es la una

A

Right now it is one o’clock (SER)

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Son las cinco veinticinco

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It’s five twenty-five (SER)

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17
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Cecilia is from Spain

A

Cecilia es de España (SER)

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This chocolate is from Mexico

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Este chocolate es de Mexico (SER)

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The chairs are made out of wood

A

Las sillas son de madera (SER)

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My ring is made of gold

A

Mi anillo es de oro (SER)

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Lynne is my mother

A

Lynne es mi madre (SER)

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Marcos is my ex-boyfriend

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Marcos es mi exnovio (SER)

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Juana is my boss

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Juana es mi jefe (SER)

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24
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When is estar used?

A

Estar is used to indicate temporary states and locations

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25
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My grandmother is seated

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Mi abuela está sentada (ESTAR)

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I was lying down when you called me

A

Estaba acostada cuando me llamaste (ESTAR)

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27
Q

The bathroom is to the right of the living room

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El baño está a la derecha de la sala (ESTAR)

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28
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We are are at the café right now and we will be at the cinema in 20 minutes

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Estamos en el café ahora y estaremos en el cine en 20 minutos (ESTAR)

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29
Q

My grandfather is out of it

A

Mi abuelo está en la luna (ESTAR)

30
Q

Is Ser or Estar used to describe the location of an event or party?

A

Ser

31
Q

The party is at my house

A

La fiesta es en mi casa (SER)

32
Q

I am washing the dirty dishes

A

Estoy lavando los platos sucios (ESTAR)

33
Q

We are reading the newspapers

A

Estamos leyendo los periódicos (ESTAR)

34
Q

Mi bisabuelo está muerto

A

My great-grandfather is dead

35
Q

Is Ser or Estar used to talk about being dead?

A

Death in Spanish is seen as an ongoing action, not a permanent state, so star is used to talk about being dead

36
Q

I am so tired this morning

A

Estoy tan cansada esta mañana

37
Q

My children are sick today

A

Mis niños están enfermos hoy

38
Q

My father is a little crazy

A

Mi padre está un poco loco

39
Q

I am sad

A

Estoy triste

40
Q

She is happy because she got some flowers from her boyfriend

A

Ella está contenta porque recibió unas flores de su novio

41
Q

Ser aburrido

A

To be boring

42
Q

Estar aburrido

A

To be bored

43
Q

To be good

A

Ser bueno

44
Q

To be tasty / attractive

A

Estar bueno

45
Q

To be a tiring person

A

Ser cansado

46
Q

Estar cansado

A

To be tired

47
Q

Ser grave

A

To be serious

48
Q

Estar grave

A

To be seriously ill

49
Q

To be clever

A

Ser listo

50
Q

To be ready

A

Estar listo

51
Q

To be bad

A

Ser malo

52
Q

Estar malo

A

To be ill

53
Q

To be conceited / vain

A

Ser orgulloso

54
Q

Estar orgulloso

A

To be proud

55
Q

Ser moreno

A

To be dark-skinned

56
Q

To be tanned

A

Estar moreno

57
Q

To be pale-skinned

A

Ser pálido

58
Q

To be pale

A

Estar pálido

59
Q

Ser pesado

A

To be heavy / to be boring

60
Q

To be annoying

A

Estar pesado

61
Q

To be rich

A

Ser rico

62
Q

To be tasty

A

Estar rico

63
Q

Ser seguro

A

To be safe

64
Q

To be certain

A

Estar seguro

65
Q

Ser verde

A

To be green

66
Q

To be unripe

A

Estar verde

67
Q

Ser viejo

A

To be old

68
Q

To look old

A

Estar viejo

69
Q

To be sharp

A

Ser vivo

70
Q

To be alive

A

Estar vivo

71
Q

How tiring you are! Stop talking about yourself already

A

¡Qué cansado eres! Ya deja hablar de ti mismo

72
Q

If you’re tired, you can lay down on the sofa

A

Si estás cansado, te puedes acostar en el sofá

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