VERBS
Ser or Estar
Let’s review the differences between “ser” (to be) and “estar” (to be).
Ser is used...
To describe a permanent quality
To tell the time or date
To tell place of origin
To tell nationality
To show possession
Estar is used...
To describe location
To describe a temporary condition
To describe a temporary feeling
Practice using “ser” or “estar” in the following sentences.
está
Ben ________________cansado.
Ben is tired.
eres
Tú _____________interesante.
You are interesting.
está / es
Sara_________________felíz.
Sara is happy.
son
Los lápices ___________míos.
The pencils are mine.
estamos
Nosotros ________________mojados.
We are wet.
es
Susana ________________alta.
Susana is tall.
soy
Yo _______________de Chile.
I am from Chile.
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son
Ellos________________amables.
They are nice.
es
Ella________________mi madre.
She is my mom.
está
Mi abuela ___________en la recamara.
My grandmother is in the bedroom.
están
Maria y Juan ___________en el estadio.
Maria and Juan are in the stadium.
es
Bela _______________caniñosa.
Bela is sweet.
está
Tomás _______________nadando.
Thomas is swimming.
estás
Tú___________________en la biblioteca.
You are in the library.
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