Ser vs. Estar Flashcards
When do we use “ser”?
time, origin, characteristics/titles, impersonal expressions, possession, location of an event
When do we use “estar”?
Location of a physical object, estar + ando/iendo, state of being (feelings, changeable conditions, current status of something)
___ de Colombia.
Soy (ser) origin
__ guapa, moderna y rubia.
Es (ser) characteristics
__ cantante.
Es (ser) titles
__ malo
Es (ser) expressions
La moto __ de Nicolas.
es (ser) possession
El concierto __ en Detroit.
es (ser) location
El concierto __ en Detroit.
es (ser) location
___ en clase.
Estoy (estar) location
_____ bien.
Estoy (estar) state of being
When should you use estar / ser when describing emotion?
Use estar when describing a temporary/passing feeling.
Use ser when we’re describing their inherrent characteristics.
