Spanish Grammar Flashcards
What is “ser” used for and when is it used?
“Ser” is used in a simple way, to talk about what something is. It is always used to describe something that is permanent.
Date Occupation Characteristics Time Origin Relation
What is “estar” is used for and when is it used?
“Estar” is used to talk about how something. It is always describing something that is in the temporary.
Position Location Action Condition Emotion
Later
Mas tarde (accent on first “a”)
Always
Siempre
Normally
Normalmente
At times
A veces
From time time
De vez en cuando
Once a week
Una vez a la semana
Today
Hoy
Tomorrow
Manana (accent on the first “n”)
Every day
Todos los dias
Manana por la manana (accent on first “n”)
Tomorrow morning
Manana por la tarde (accent on the first “n”)
Tomorrow afternoon
Manana por la noche (accent on the first “n”)
Tomorrow night
La semana que viene
The next week