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Ser y Estar. Craig Thomas B.A. Verb Structure. Estar. Estar (To be). Uses For Estar. To describe location (permanent or temporary) To describe a temporary feeling. Uses For Estar. Present progressive (What you’re doing now). Ser. Ser (To be). Uses for Ser. To show possession
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Ser y Estar Craig Thomas B.A.
Estar Estar (To be)
Uses For Estar • To describe location (permanent or temporary) • To describe a temporary feeling
Uses For Estar • Present progressive (What you’re doing now)
Ser Ser (To be)
Uses for Ser • To show possession • El libroes de Miguel • The book is Miguel’s • To show origin • Soy de EstadosUnidos • I am from the United States
To describe a person or object (permanent) To describe time
Who cares? The choice of Estar or Ser can change the meaning of the sentence