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Mastering Ser and Estar: A Beginner's Guide in Spanish

Learn when to use "ser" and "estar" in Spanish with the help of Scoot P. and Ethel P. Understand their differences for descriptions, origins, possessions, and temporary states. Key terms and examples provided.

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Mastering Ser and Estar: A Beginner's Guide in Spanish

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  1. SER ESTAR "TO BE" SCOOT P ETHEL P

  2. Ser or Estar? • Ser and Estar both mean ‘to be’. So when do we use which one? • Meet Scoot P and Ethel P – they’re cousins, and they are going to help us decide.

  3. SER – typically for descriptions and things that are more permanent. • Use the acronym SCOOT P to determine if you should use SER.

  4. Ser The S stands for Ser, so you always know which verb you are working with.

  5. Characteristic tall, short, pretty, tasty, smart, funny, made of wood/glass/plastic

  6. Origin Hi, I’m from Houston. I am American.

  7. Occupation I am a doctor. They are students.

  8. Time It is 6:30. The party is at 7.

  9. Possession This is my house. Those are your books. He is our brother.

  10. Key Term: De De, meaning ‘of’ or ‘from’, is used for origin, characteristics and possession.

  11. ESTAR – typically for things that change easily, less permanent Use the acronym ETHEL P to determine if you should use ESTAR.

  12. Estar The E stands for estar, so you don’t get them confused.

  13. Temporary Condition The potatoes are cold. I am tired.

  14. Health He is sick. I am well.

  15. Emotion I am happy. Y’all are sad.

  16. Location I am in the classroom. The building is on Main Street.

  17. Progressives These are the –ing verbs – we’ll get to them later!

  18. Key words – En, encima de, al lado de, etc. These key words show location, which is always ESTAR

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