ser vs. estar

Question 1

ser

Answer 1

DOCTOR
- Date
- Occupation
- Characteristics
- Time
- Origin
- Relationships

Question 2

estar

Answer 2

PLACE
- Position
- Location
- Action
- Condition
- Emotions

Question 3

Date

Answer 3

Use ser when you want to give someone the date.
p.e.: Hoy es el 23 de septiembre.

Question 4

Occupation

Answer 4

Use ser when you want to talk about your occupation.
p.e.: Nosotras somos abogadas.

Question 5

Characteristics

Answer 5

Use ser when describing physical characteristics, qualities, or personality traits.
p.e.: LeBron James es famoso.

Question 6

Time

Answer 6

Use ser when you want to talk about the time.
p.e.: Es la una de la tarde.

Question 7

Origin

Answer 7

Use ser when you want to talk about where someone or something is from.
p.e.: El auto es alemán.

Question 8

Relationships

Answer 8

Use ser when you want to talk about your relationship with someone.
p.e.: Ellos son mis tíos.

Question 9

Position

Answer 9

Use estar when you want to talk about where something is placed.
p.e.: ¿Dónde están mis lentes?

Question 10

Location

Answer 10

Use estar when you want to talk about where something or someone is.
p.e.: Yo estoy en el restaurante.

Question 11

Action (what is happening)

Answer 11

Use estar when you want to describe what someone is doing.
Note: For Action, you’ll also need the -ing form of the second verb!
p.e.: Nosotros estamos comiendo pizza.

Question 12

Condition

Answer 12

Use estar when you want to talk about the state of something or someone.
p.e.: Yo estoy cansada.

Question 13

Emotions

Answer 13

Use estar when you want to talk about your feelings.
p.e.: Ella está triste hoy.