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Ser o Estar ¿Es esa la pregunta?

Ser o Estar ¿Es esa la pregunta?. Por Sra. Helen Hovanic. The verb to be. There are various verbs used to express the English verb to be: English Spanish 1. ser (to be) to be 2. estar ( to be)

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Ser o Estar ¿Es esa la pregunta?

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  1. Ser o Estar¿Es esa la pregunta? Por Sra. Helen Hovanic

  2. The verb to be • There are various verbs used to express the English verb to be: English Spanish 1. ser (to be) to be 2. estar ( to be) 3. tener (to have) Depending on what you want to say, you will have to use one of these verbs.

  3. Here are a few rules to help you select the right one.

  4. To tell time It is 4:00. Son las cuatro. To be = “Ser”Use a form of the verb ser when you are speaking about the following: • To show possession • That car is John’s. • Ese auto es de Juan.

  5. To express nationality and origin Mary isSpanish; she is from Madrid. Maria es espaňola; es de Madrid. • With nouns to identifysomeone or something. Mr. Robles is a lawyer. El Sr. Robles es un abogado. • With adjectives that describe traits or characteristics. Gloria istall and blond. Gloria es alta y rubia.

  6. To be = “Estar”Use a form of the verb estar when you are speaking about the following: • To express location John and I are in the library. Juan y yo estamos en la biblioteca. The books are on the table. Los libros están en la mesa.

  7. Estar … • To discuss health How are you? ¿Cómo está Ud.? Mary is fine but John is sick. Maria está bien pero Juan está enfermo.

  8. Estar … • With adjectives that describe a condition I am tired and worried. | | adjectives of condition Estoy cansada y preocupada.

  9. Ser vs. Estar • When the verb to be is followed by an adjective, both “ser” and “estar” can be used. You will need to decide what type of adjective is used in order to select the appropriate verb.

  10. Ser vs. Estar • Use ser with adjectives that describe physical characteristics and personality traits. My house is modern. | characteristic Mi casa es moderna.

  11. Using Ser and Estar with Foods • Use estar to say how something tastes, looks or feels. • El postre está rico. • La salsa está picante.

  12. Ser and Estar with Foods • Use ser to say what something is like or to describe the general nature of somehting. • Las uvas son ricas. • La pimienta es picante.

  13. Ser o Estar • One Last Tip: Remember the following: Use a form of “estar” whenever you’re talking about: • Location/position • Condition/state of being For everything else you will most likely use a form of “ser”.

  14. Ser o Estar • El Fin Gracias por su atención. Señora Hovanic

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