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Understanding "Ser" and "Estar" in Spanish: The Two Ways to Say "To Be"

In Spanish, "to be" translates to either "ser" or "estar," each serving different contexts. "Ser" is used for permanent and long-term qualities such as nationality, occupation, personality traits, and physical descriptions. In contrast, "estar" indicates location, position, or temporary states like mood or health. Learn the forms: soy (I am), eres (you are), es (he/she/it is), somos (we are), and more for both verbs. Practice the differences by filling in the blanks for correct usage.

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Understanding "Ser" and "Estar" in Spanish: The Two Ways to Say "To Be"

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  1. Ser/estar

  2. Ser and estar • There are 2 ways of saying to be in Spanish: • Ser is used for permanent and long-term states: nationality, jobs, personality, descriptions… • Estar is used for location or position, as well as for temporary states (mood, health…)

  3. Soy (I am) Eres (you are informal singular) Es (he/she/it is + you are formal singular) Somos (we are) Sois (you are informal plural) Son (they are) Estoy (I am) Estás (you are informal singular) Está (he/she/it is + you are formal singular) Estamos (we are) Estáis (you are informal plural) Están (they are) Ser Estar

  4. Ser or estar? • Yo ________ inglesa. • Tú _________ mecánico. • Él _________ en su dormitorio. • Nosotros _________ altos. • Vosotros __________ tristes. • Ellos ___________ casados.

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