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SER vs. ESTARSER vs. ESTAR
*In Spanish there are two verbs that mean “to be”: SER and ESTAR.
*Each verb has distinct uses.
*They are not interchangeable.
*SER is used to:
*Express a trait or characteristic, where someone/something is from, nationality, tell time
*ESTAR is used to:
*Express a temporary condition or state, where someone/something is located
ESTAR = To be
Yo
Tú
Él/Ella/Ud.
Nosotros(as)
Ellos/Ellas/Uds.
Remember that ESTAR is irregular
*Here is an acronym to help you remember when to use which verb:
SER ESTAR
DD escription HH ealth
OO rigin EE motion
NN ationality LL ocation
TT ime PP resent progressive
*The present progressive is a verb tense.
Complete each sentence with the correct form of either SER or ESTAR.
1. Yo _____________ de Nueva York.
2. Fernando y yo ___________ alumnos en una escuela secundaria.
3. Anita _______ contenta. ________ de buen humor.
4. Los muchachos ______________ graciosos.
5. La casa ___________ muy grande.
6. Yo ____________ enfermo(a). Tengo fiebre.