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Ser vs. Estar

Ser vs. Estar. Page 15 – Lección Preliminar Avancemos 3. Ser vs. Estar. Remember that ser and estar both mean “to be.” They are used in different situations and have different meanings. Let´s talk about the uses of SER first. SER.

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Ser vs. Estar

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  1. Ser vs. Estar Page 15 – Lección Preliminar Avancemos 3

  2. Ser vs. Estar • Remember that ser and estar both mean “to be.” They are used in different situations and have different meanings. • Let´s talk about the uses of SER first.

  3. SER • Use SER to describe permanent CHARACTERISTICS of objects and people. • Esa canción es muy original. • Use SER to indicate origin, nationality, or profession. • Mi tía es escritora. Es de Madrid.

  4. SER • Use SER to indicate when and where something takes place. • El concierto es el viernes. Es en el teatro. • Use SER to indicate possession. • La guitarra es de Elisa.

  5. ESTAR • Use ESTAR to describe temporary characteristics, emotional states, or conditions. • El teatro está cerrado a esta hora. • Los actores están muy nerviosos.

  6. ESTAR • Use ESTAR to indicate location. • El conjunto está en el escenario. • Use ESTAR to form the progressive tense. • El bailarín está interpretando a Cabral.

  7. Ser vs. Estar • Some adjectives have different meanings depending on whether they are used with seror with estar. • La bailarina es bonita. • (The dancer is pretty) • La bailarina está muy bonita hoy. • (The dancer looks pretty today.)

  8. Ser vs. Estar • El cómico es aburrido. • (He is boring.) • El cómico está aburrido. • (He is bored.) • El cantante es rico. • (He is wealthy.) • El postre está rico. • (It is rich-tasting.)

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