Ser vs Estar Flashcards

1
Q

Word and meanings for each letter (Ser)

A
D (description) 
O (origin) 
C (characteristics) 
T (time/date) 
O (occupation) 
R (race,religion, relationships)
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2
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Word and meanings for each letter (estar)

A
P (position) 
L (location)
A (action) 
C (conditions/weather) 
E (emotions)
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3
Q

Conjugations for ser (present)

A
Yo soy 
Tu eres 
El es 
Nosotros somos 
Vosotros sois 
Ellos son
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4
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Conjugations for estar(present)

A
Yo estoy 
Tu estás 
El está
Nosotros estamos 
Vosotros estáis 
Ellos están
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5
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Ser + de

A

To indicate origin
To tell what something is made of
To indicate possession

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6
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Which one (Ser or Estar) is used to indicate where an EVENT takes place

A

Ser

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7
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Which is used (ser or estar) to express location or position of people, places, or objects (but NOT EVENTS)

A

Estar

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8
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Which is used with a present participle (-ando or -iendo) to form the progressive tenses

A

Estar

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9
Q

Which emphasizes that the state or condition is different from the normal or expected and frequently implies an emotional reaction ?

A

Estar

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10
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Aburrido(a)

A

Ser:boring
Estar:bored

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11
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Despierto(a)

A

Ser:bright, alert
Estar:awake

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12
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Divertido(a)

A

Ser:amusing
Estar: amused

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13
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Listo(a)

A

Ser:smart, clever
Estar:ready

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14
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Loco(a)

A

Ser:silly, crazy (by nature)
Estar:insane, crazy (by illness)

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15
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Malo(a)

A

Ser:bad, evil
Estar:sick, in poor health

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16
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Nuevo(a)

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Ser:newly made, brand new
Estar: unused,like new

17
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Verde

A

Ser: green (color)
Estar: green (unripe)

18
Q

Bueno(a)

A

Ser:good
Estar: good(food)

19
Q

Rico(a)

A

Ser:rich(prosperous)
Estar:delicious

20
Q

Seguro(a)

A

Ser:safe
Estar:certain, sure