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Ser vs Estar Flashcards

1
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What is ser used to talk about?

A

permanent or lasting attributes

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What is the acronym for Ser?

A 
DOCTORA: 
Descriptions
Occupations
Characteristics
Time
Origin
Relationships
Actions (taken on someone/something)
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What is meant by Descriptions in DOCTORA? (5)

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– essential qualities that define a person or thing and probably won’t change anytime soon
– names
– physical descriptions
– nationalities
– religions
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What is meant by Occupation in DOCTORA? (2)

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– what someone does for a living
– what someone does as a hobby.

Basically, how someone makes money or fills their time

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5
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When are indefinite articles used when talking about occupations with ser?

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Only if extra information following the occupation is given

Es doctora.
She’s a doctor.

Es una doctora que tiene vocación por ayudar a sus pacientes.
She’s a doctor who’s dedicated to helping her patients.

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What is meant by Origin in DOCTORA? (2)

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– the place a person or thing is from

– the material something is made of

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What is meant by Relationships in DOCTORA? (3)

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– family ties
– friendship
– romantic relationships

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What is the acronym for Estar?

A 
PLACE:
Position
Location
Action
Condition
Emotion
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What is meant by Position? (2)

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  • physical position

- posture

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10
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Estar is used to describe all locations except for what?

A

A party or event

e.g. La fiesta es en mi casa

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What verb is used to describe death?

e.g. My great-grandfather is dead.

A

Estar

e.g. Mi bisabuelo está muerto.

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What is meant by Actions?

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Describing ongoing actions and is often followed by a present participle

e.g. Estoy lavando los platos sucios.

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What is meant by Conditions? (3)

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– temporary physical conditions
– temporary mental conditions
– things that are likely to vary
(over several hours, days, or even years)

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14
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What is a helpful tip for remembering conditions?

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Can I feel ____ ?

If yes: probably use estar
If no or not really: probably use ser

Estoy triste.
I’m sad.

Soy rubia.
I’m blonde.

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When can you use estar to describe a characteristic?

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When describing those characteristics within a short period of time, or dependent on a certain context

Eres muy guapa.
You are very beautiful.

Estás muy guapa en ese vestido de novia.
You are very beautiful in that wedding dress.

(need to double check this)

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16
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to be bored

A

estar aburrido

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17
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to be good

A

ser bueno

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to be tasty/attractive

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estar bueno

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19
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to be a tiring person

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ser cansado

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to be tired

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estar cansado

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to be serious

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ser grave

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to be seriously ill

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estar grave

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23
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to be clever

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ser listo

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24
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to be ready

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estar listo

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25
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to be bad

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ser malo

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26
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to be ill

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estar malo

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27
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to be conceited or vain

A

ser orgulloso

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to be proud

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estar orgulloso

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29
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to be dark-skinned

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ser moreno

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30
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to be tanned

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estar moreno

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31
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to be pale-skinned

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ser pálido

32
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to be pale

A

estar pálido

33
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to be heavy/to be boring

A

ser pesado

34
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to be annoying

A

estar pesado

35
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to be rich

A

ser rico

36
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to be tasty

A

estar rico

37
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to be safe

A

ser seguro

38
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to be certain

A

estar seguro

39
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to be green

A

ser verde

40
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to be unripe

A

estar verde

41
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to be old

A

ser viejo

42
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to look old

A

estar viejo

43
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to be sharp

A

ser vivo

44
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to be alive

A

estar vivo

45
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I am tall, dark-skinned, and thin.

A

Yo soy alta, morena, y delgada.

46
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Bob is English

A

Bob es inglés.

47
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Andres is Catholic.

A

Andrés es católico.

48
Q

I am a Spanish teacher (f)

A

Soy profesora de español.

49
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They are gardeners

A

Son jardineros.

50
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She’s a doctor who’s dedicated to helping her patients.

A

Es una doctora que tiene vocación por ayudar a sus pacientes.

51
Q

I am working as a receptionist in a hotel (temporarily)

A

Yo estoy de recepcionista en un hotel.

52
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Mario was working as a waiter in a restaurant (temp)

A

Mario estaba de camarero en un restaurante.

53
Q

Amalia is intelligent, daring, and friendly.

A

Amalia es inteligente, atrevida, y amable.

54
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My husband is romantic and caring.

A

Mi esposo es romántico y cariñoso.

55
Q

Yesterday was my birthday.

A

Ayer fue mi cumpleaños.

56
Q

It’s five twenty-five.

A

Son las cinco veinticinco.

57
Q

This chocolate is from Mexico.

A

Este chocolate es de México.

58
Q

My ring is made of gold.

A

Mi anillo es de oro.

59
Q

The chairs are made of wood.

A

Las sillas son de madera.

60
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Marcos is my ex-boyfriend.

A

Marcos es mi exnovio.

61
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Juana is my boss.

A

Juana es mi jefe.

62
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My grandmother is seated.

A

Mi abuela está sentada.

63
Q

I was lying down when you called me.

A

Estaba acostada cuando me llamaste.

64
Q

We are at the café right now and we will be at the movie theatre in 20 minutes.

A

Estamos en el café ahora y estaremos en el cine en 20 minutos.

65
Q

The party is at my house.

A

La fiesta es en mi casa.

66
Q

The concert was in the city

A

El concierto fue en la ciudad

67
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My great-grandfather is dead.

A

Mi bisabuelo está muerto.

68
Q

I am washing the dirty dishes.

A

Estoy lavando los platos sucios.

69
Q

My children are sick today.

A

Mis niños están enfermos hoy.

70
Q

What very describes loco?

My father is a little crazy.

A

Estar (Spanish view it as a temporary state)

Mi padre está un poco loco.

71
Q

She is happy because she got some flowers from her boyfriend.

A

Ella está contenta porque recibió unas flores de su novio.

72
Q

What is meant by Actions in DOCTORA?

A

When you’re talking about the action taken on something or someone

e.g. La sopa fue cocinada por la familia Sánchez.
The soup was cooked by the Sanchez family.

73
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to be boring

A

ser aburrido

74
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The soup was cooked by the Sanchez family.

A

La sopa fue cocinada por la familia Sánchez.

Ser because the focus is on the actual action of the family cooking the soup

75
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The soup is cooked and ready for us to eat.

A

La sopa está cocinada y lista para comer.

Estar because the focus is on the resulting state of the soup

76
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When do you use ser to describe food?

A

— about a type of food in general (which therefore doesn’t change”

e.g. “Sopa es deliciosa.”
La comida de este restaurante es deliciosa.

77
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When do you use estar to describe food?

A

When talking about a certain food on a certain occasion

“La sopa está deliciosa hoy.”

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