Ser vs. Estar Quiz (EXAM 5) Flashcards
Uses of ser
origin, description, time/date, relationships, occupation, identification
Uses of estar
temporary condition, present progressive, location, emotions
How to use the word rica
Ella es rica. (she is rich)
La paella está rica. (describe delicious food)
How to use the word malo
Dr.Evil es malo.
El hombre está malo.
How to use the word aburrido
El profesor es aburrido (the professor is boring)
El profesor está aburrido (the professor is bored)
how to use listo
El hombre es listo (the man is smart)
El hombre está listo (the man is ready)
when is alta used with estár
When wearing heels
Yo estoy alta porque llevo tacones.
does muerto use ser or estár?
estár
Feliz vs. contento
Feliz refers to a more enduring happiness (soy feliz)
Contento is used to describe how you are feeling in the moment (estoy contento).
how to change ER and IR verbs to present progressive
-iendo
comer: comiendo
vivir: viviendo
How to change AR verbs to present progressive
-ando
contar: contando
Cerrar: cerrando
leer present progressive
estoy leyendo
traer meaning and present progressive
bring
estoy trayendo
oír meaning and present progressive
hear
Oyendo
Mentir present progressive
mintiendo
repetir present progressive
repitiendo
pedir present progressive
pidiendo
servir present progressive
sirviendo
dormir present progressive
durmiendo
morir present progressive
estoy muriendo
flojo
soy flojo (I am lazy)
El cable esta flojo (the cable is loose)
limpia
sucio
Católica
junto
clean
dirty
catholic
together
