Verbs Flashcards
What does ser mean and where do we use it in terms of describing a person?
Ser means ‘to be’. We use it when we are using adjectives such as tall, short, etc., as well as when we are describing a red head, a blonde or a brunette.
What does estar mean and where do we use it in terms of describing a person?
Estar means ‘to be’. We use it when we are using adjectives such as happy, sad etc. (emotions).
What does tener mean and where do we use it in terms of describing a person?
Tener means ‘to have’ we use it when we are describing someone’s hair or their eyes. When describing hair we use black hair, NOT brunette.
What does llamarse mean and where do we use it in terms of describing a person?
Llamarse means ‘to be called’ We use it when we are describing the name of someone.
What does llevar mean and where do we use it in terms of describing a person?
Llevar means ‘to wear/carry’. We use it when we are describing ones clothing or their beard and moustache.
List the conjugations of ser.
Yo soy - I am
Tu eres - You are
El/Ella es - He/She is
Nosotros somos - We are
Vosotros soís - They all are
Ellos/Ellas son - They are
List the conjugations of estar.
Yo estoy - I am
Tu estas - You are
El/Ella esta - He/She is
Nosotros estamos - We are
Vosotros estais - They all are
Ellos/Ellas estan - They are
List the conjugations of tener.
Yo tengo - I have
Tu tienes - You have
Él/Ella tiene - He/She has
Nosotros tenemos - We have
Vosotros tenéis - They all have
Ellos/Ellas tienen - They have
List the conjugations of llamarse.
Me llamo - I call myself
Te llamas - You call yourself
Se llama - He/She calls himself/herself
Nos llamamos - We call ourselves
Os llamáis - They all call themselves
Se llaman - They call themselves
List the conjugations of llevar.
Yo llevo - I wear
Tú llevas - You wear
Él/Ella lleva - He/She wears
Nosotros llevamos - We wear
Vosotros lleváis - They all wear
Ellos/Ellas llevan - They wear
