SER VS ESTAR Flashcards
SER
To be (am, is, are, as the main verb of the sentence)
When do your use SER
telling time, origin, nationality, roles in life, or inherent characterscs
Yo soy (SER)
I am
Tú eres (SER)
You are (fam)
Él/Ella/Ud es(SER)
Él= he is
Ella= she is
Usted= you are (for.)
Nosotros(as) somos [SER]
We are
Éllos/Ellas/Ustedes son(ser)
Éllos = They(m) are
Ellas = they(f) are
Ustedes = You(pl.) are
Estar
To be (am, is, are as the main verb in the sentence)
When do you use ESTAR?
Location, health, acquired condition
Yo estoy [estar]
I am
Tú estás [esta]
You are (fam)
Él /Ella/Ud está [esta]
Él está = he is
Ella está = she is
Usted está = you are (for.)
Nosotros(as) estamos [estar]
We are
Éllos/Ellas/Usted están (estar)
Éllos están = they(m) are
Ellas están = they(f) are
Ustedes están = you(pl.) are