SER vs. ESTAR Flashcards
learn the differences between SER and ESTAR
1
Q
The verbs SER vs. ESTAR both mean.. ?
A
To be
2
Q
SER is used to..? + Examples
A
Talk things that are permanent.
EX: Date, occupation, characteristics, time, origin & relationships
3
Q
ESTAR is used to..? + Examples
A
Things that are temporary.
EX: Location, action, condition, emotion
4
Q
What are the forms of “SER”?
A
Yo - soy
Tu - eres
El/Ella/Ud. - es
Nosotros - somos
Ellos/Ellas/Uds. - son
5
Q
What are the forms of ESTAR?
A
Yo - estoy
Tu - estas
El/Ella/Ud. - Esta
Nosotros - estamos
Ellos/Ellas/Ud. - Estan
6
Q
Identify the verb used:
Nosotros somos impacientes.
A
SER
7
Q
Identify the verb used:
Ella esta contenta.
A
ESTAR
