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The Verb “To Be”In this lesson, we will go over:
Some important basic building blocks of Spanish grammar.
- The Verb “To Be”Importance in descriptions (present tense)
- Personal PronounsI, You, He, She, etc.
- Conjugating Ser and. EstarSerEstar
- Ser vs. EstarWhen to use one or the other
- Practice!
If You Have QuestionsClick on the “Raise Hand” button
“To Be” is the #1 most commonly used
verb in any language.
“I am, it is, she is, they are...”
“To Be” is a must-know as a basis to
build on other things.
First, we will learn about (personal)
pronouns, and how they fit with
the verb “To Be.”
We will learn in the present tense.
The Verb “To Be”
Personal Pronouns
The personal pronouns are “I, you, he, she, we, and they.” In Spanish, they are:
SingularI yo
Pluralwe nosotros
you (informal) tú
he él
she ella
you (formal) usted
y’all vosotros
they (masc.) ellos
they (fem.) ellas
you all ustedes
The personal pronouns are “I, you, he, she, we, and they.” In Spanish, they are:
SingularII yo
Pluralwe nosotros
you (informal) tú
he él
she ella
you (formal) usted
y’all vosotros
they (masc.) ellos
they (fem.) ellas
you all ustedes
Personal Pronouns
The personal pronouns are “I, you, he, she, we, and they.” In Spanish, they are:
SingularI yo
Pluralwe nosotros
you (informal)you (informal) tú
he él
she ella
you (formal) usted
y’all vosotros
they (masc.) ellos
they (fem.) ellas
you all ustedes
Personal Pronouns
The personal pronouns are “I, you, he, she, we, and they.” In Spanish, they are:
SingularI yo
Pluralwe nosotros
you (informal) tú
hehe él
sheshe ella
you you (formal)(formal) usted
y’all vosotros
they (masc.) ellos
they (fem.) ellas
you all ustedes
Personal Pronouns
The personal pronouns are “I, you, he, she, we, and they.” In Spanish, they are:
SingularI yo
Pluralwe we nosotros
you (informal) tú
he él
she ella
you (formal) usted
y’all vosotros
they (masc.) ellos
they (fem.) ellas
you all ustedes
Personal Pronouns
The personal pronouns are “I, you, he, she, we, and they.” In Spanish, they are:
SingularI yo
Pluralwe nosotros
you (informal) tú
he él
she ella
you (formal) usted
y’ally’all vosotros
they (masc.) ellos
they (fem.) ellas
you all ustedes
Personal Pronouns
The personal pronouns are “I, you, he, she, we, and they.” In Spanish, they are:
SingularI yo
Pluralwe nosotros
you (informal) tú
he él
she ella
you (formal) usted
y’all vosotros
theythey (masc.) ellos
theythey (fem.) ellas
you allyou all ustedes
Personal Pronouns
Conjugating “Ser”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Ser” to form the following conjugations:
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis
she
you (formal) are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Ser” to form the following conjugations:
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis
she
you (formal) are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
II amam we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Ser”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Ser” to form the following conjugations:
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish
you (informal)you (informal) areare
heis
she
you (formal) are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Ser”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Ser” to form the following conjugations:
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish
you (informal) are
heheis is
she
you (formal) are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Ser”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Ser” to form the following conjugations:
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis is
she she
you (formal) are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Ser”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Ser” to form the following conjugations:
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis
she
you you (formal) areare
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Ser”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Ser” to form the following conjugations:
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis
she
you (formal) are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am wewe areare
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Ser”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Ser” to form the following conjugations:
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis
she
you (formal) are
y’ally’all areare
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Ser”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Ser” to form the following conjugations:
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis
she
you (formal) are
y’all are
theythey (masc.)
arearethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Ser”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Ser” to form the following conjugations:
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis
she
you (formal) are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arearethey they (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Ser”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Ser” to form the following conjugations:
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis
she
you (formal) are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arearethey (fem.)
you allyou all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Ser”
Practice Conjugating Ser
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is she
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish She isYou all areHe isYou (formal) areThey (feminine) areI amwe are
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
isis sheshe
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish SheShe is isYou all areHe isYou (formal) areThey (feminine) areI amwe are
Practice Conjugating Ser
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is is sheshe
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish SheShe is isYou all areHe isYou (formal) areThey (feminine) areI amwe are
Practice Conjugating Ser
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is she
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arearethey (fem.)
you allyou all
I am we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish She isYou allYou all are areHe isYou (formal) areThey (feminine) areI amwe are
Practice Conjugating Ser
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is she
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arearethey (fem.)
you allyou all
I am we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish She isYou allYou all are areHe isYou (formal) areThey (feminine) areI amwe are
Practice Conjugating Ser
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
hehe
isis she
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish She isYou all areHeHe is isYou (formal) areThey (feminine) areI amwe are
Practice Conjugating Ser
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
hehe
is is she
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish She isYou all areHeHe is isYou (formal) areThey (feminine) areI amwe are
Practice Conjugating Ser
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is she
you you formalformal areare
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish She isYou all areHe isYou (formal)You (formal) are areThey (feminine) areI amwe are
Practice Conjugating Ser
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is she
you you formalformal areare
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish She isYou all areHe isYou (formal)You (formal) are areThey (feminine) areI amwe are
Practice Conjugating Ser
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is she
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arearethey (fem.)they (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish She isYou all areHe isYou (formal) areThey (feminine)They (feminine) are areI amwe are
Practice Conjugating Ser
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is she
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arearethey (fem.)they (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish She isYou all areHe isYou (formal) areThey (feminine)They (feminine) are areI amwe are
Practice Conjugating Ser
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is she
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
II amam we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish She isYou all areHe isYou (formal) areThey (feminine) areII am amwe are
Practice Conjugating Ser
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is she
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
II amam we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish She isYou all areHe isYou (formal) areThey (feminine) areII am amwe are
Practice Conjugating Ser
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is she
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am wewe areare
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish She isYou all areHe isYou (formal) areThey (feminine) areI amwewe are are
Practice Conjugating Ser
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is she
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am wewe areare
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú eres
él
es ella
usted
vosotros sois
ellos
sonellas
ustedes
yo soy nosotros somos
Pronoun Ser Pronoun Ser
Spanish She isYou all areHe isYou (formal) areThey (feminine) areI amwewe are are
Practice Conjugating Ser
Conjugating “Estar”The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Estar” to form the following conjugations:
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis
she
you (formal) are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Estar” to form the following conjugations:
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis
she
you (formal) are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
II amam we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Estar”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Estar” to form the following conjugations:
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish
you (informal)you (informal) areare
heis
she
you (formal) are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Estar”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Estar” to form the following conjugations:
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish
you (informal) are
heheis is
she
you (formal) are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Estar”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Estar” to form the following conjugations:
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis is
she she
you (formal) are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Estar”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Estar” to form the following conjugations:
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis
she
youyou (formal) areare
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Estar”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Estar” to form the following conjugations:
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis
she
you (formal) are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am wewe areare
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Estar”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Estar” to form the following conjugations:
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis
she
you (formal) are
y’ally’all areare
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Estar”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Estar” to form the following conjugations:
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis
she
you (formal) are
y’all are
theythey (masc.)
arearethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Estar”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Estar” to form the following conjugations:
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis
she
you (formal) are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arearetheythey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Estar”
The personal pronouns combine with the verb “Estar” to form the following conjugations:
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish
you (informal) are
heis
she
you (formal) are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arearethey (fem.)
you allyou all
I am we are
Pronoun To Be Pronoun To Be
English
Conjugating “Estar”
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is she
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish I amShe isWe are
Practice Conjugating “Estar”
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is she
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
II amam we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish II am amShe isWe are
Practice Conjugating “Estar”
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is she
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
II amam we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish I amShe isWe are
Practice Conjugating “Estar”
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
isis sheshe
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish I amSheShe is isWe are
Practice Conjugating “Estar”
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
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you (inf.) are
he
is is sheshe
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am we are
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish I amSheShe is isWe are
Practice Conjugating “Estar”
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is she
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am wewe areare
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish I amShe isWeWe are are
Practice Conjugating “Estar”
Use the grid to join the pronoun and “to Be” together from English to Spanish!
Raise your hand!
you (inf.) are
he
is she
you formal are
y’all are
they (masc.)
arethey (fem.)
you all
I am wewe areare
Pronoun Be Pronoun Be
English
tú estás
él
está ella
usted
vosotros estáis
ellos
estánellas
ustedes
yo estoy nosotros estamos
Pronoun Estar Pronoun Estar
Spanish I amShe isWeWe are are
Practice Conjugating “Estar”
Comparing Ser and Estar
Both are “To be.” When do you use one or the other in a sentence? What's the difference?
" Ser " General rule: when describing a when describing a permanentpermanent or inherent quality or inherent quality. This includes: what
something is made of, someone's occupation or nationality, physical characteristics, who a possession belongs to, dates, and amounts of something (including time).
" Estar "General rule: when expressing the when expressing the temporarytemporary state or condition of something state or condition of something. This
includes the location of things or people, moods and feelings, physical conditions and appearance. Also to describe the way something seems or appears now, as opposed to the permanent nature that “ser” covers.
Also used in present progressive “-ing” descriptions: Estoy corriendo (I am running).
" Ser " General rule: when describing a when describing a permanentpermanent or inherent quality or inherent quality. This includes: what
something is made of, someone's occupation or nationality, physical characteristics, who a possession belongs to, dates, and amounts of something (including time).
Examples:
Es de oro. It's made of gold.El azúcar es dulce. Sugar is sweet.Mi padre es calvo. My father is bald. Mis hermanas son altas. My sisters are tall. Son italianos. They are Italian.Ella es profesor. She is a teacher. Son de Pedro. They are Pedro's.Este es mi libro. This is my book.Son las seis. It is 6 o'clock.
Both are “To be.” When do you use one or the other in a sentence? What's the difference?
Comparing Ser and Estar
" Estar "General rule: when expressing the when expressing the temporarytemporary state or condition of something state or condition of something. This includes the location of
things or people, moods and feelings, physical conditions and appearance. Also to describe the way something seems or appears now, as opposed to the permanent nature that “ser” covers.
Also used in present progressive “-ing” descriptions: Estoy corriendo (I am running).
Both are “To be.” When do you use one or the other in a sentence? What's the difference?
Examples:
¿Dónde está el cine? Where is the cinema?Estoy contenta. I am (feel) happy. Estoy cansada. I am (feel) tired.La sopa está fría. The soup is cold.María está guapa hoy. María is looking pretty today.Hoy estoy de mal humor. I am in a bad mood today. La casa está abierta. The house is open. Estamos bien. We are (feel) fine.
Comparing Ser and Estar
Ser o Estar? Which “To Be” verb should be used for each phrase?
Remember the rule: Ser is permanent, profession or nationality.Estar is temporary, feeling, or for progressive “-ing” phrases.
(es o está)
La familia ________ aquí de visita. (es o está) The family is here visiting.La novia de Juan ________ María. (es o está) Juan’s girlfriend is María.Jorge ________ bailando con Juana. (es o está) Jorge is dancing with Juana.Su padre ________ abogado. (es o está) Her father is a lawyer.Mariela ________ de Venezuela. (es o está) Mariela is from Venezuela.La mujer ________ muy rica. (es o está) The woman is very Rich.
Raise your hand!
Practice!
Ser o Estar? Which “To Be” verb should be used for each phrase?
Remember the rule: Ser is permanent, profession or nationality.Estar is temporary, feeling, or for progressive “-ing” phrases.
(es o está)
La familia ________ aquí de visita. (es o está) The family is here visiting.La novia de Juan ________ María. (es o está) Juan’s girlfriend is María.Jorge ________ bailando con Juana. (es o está) Jorge is dancing with Juana.Su padre ________ abogado. (es o está) Her father is a lawyer.Mariela ________ de Venezuela. (es o está) Mariela is from Venezuela.La mujer ________ muy rica. (es o está) The woman is very Rich.
Raise your hand!
Practice!
Ser o Estar? Which “To Be” verb should be used for each phrase?
Remember the rule: Ser is permanent, profession or nationality.Estar is temporary, feeling, or for progressive “-ing” phrases.
(es o está)
La familia ________ aquí de visita. (es o estáestá) The family is here visiting.La novia de Juan ________ María. (es o está) Juan’s girlfriend is María.Jorge ________ bailando con Juana. (es o está) Jorge is dancing with Juana.Su padre ________ abogado. (es o está) Her father is a lawyer.Mariela ________ de Venezuela. (es o está) Mariela is from Venezuela.La mujer ________ muy rica. (es o está) The woman is very Rich.
Raise your hand!
Practice!
Ser o Estar? Which “To Be” verb should be used for each phrase?
Remember the rule: Ser is permanent, profession or nationality.Estar is temporary, feeling, or for progressive “-ing” phrases.
(es o está)
La familia ________ aquí de visita. (es o estáestá) The family is here visiting.La novia de Juan ________ María. (es o está) Juan’s girlfriend is María.Jorge ________ bailando con Juana. (es o está) Jorge is dancing with Juana.Su padre ________ abogado. (es o está) Her father is a lawyer.Mariela ________ de Venezuela. (es o está) Mariela is from Venezuela.La mujer ________ muy rica. (es o está) The woman is very Rich.
Raise your hand!
Practice!
Ser o Estar? Which “To Be” verb should be used for each phrase?
Remember the rule: Ser is permanent, profession or nationality.Estar is temporary, feeling, or for progressive “-ing” phrases.
(es o está)
La familia ________ aquí de visita. (es o estáestá) The family is here visiting.La novia de Juan ________ María. (eses o está) Juan’s girlfriend is María.Jorge ________ bailando con Juana. (es o está) Jorge is dancing with Juana.Su padre ________ abogado. (es o está) Her father is a lawyer.Mariela ________ de Venezuela. (es o está) Mariela is from Venezuela.La mujer ________ muy rica. (es o está) The woman is very Rich.
Raise your hand!
Practice!
Ser o Estar? Which “To Be” verb should be used for each phrase?
Remember the rule: Ser is permanent, profession or nationality.Estar is temporary, feeling, or for progressive “-ing” phrases.
(es o está)
La familia ________ aquí de visita. (es o estáestá) The family is here visiting.La novia de Juan ________ María. (eses o está) Juan’s girlfriend is María.Jorge ________ bailando con Juana. (es o está) Jorge is dancing with Juana.Su padre ________ abogado. (es o está) Her father is a lawyer.Mariela ________ de Venezuela. (es o está) Mariela is from Venezuela.La mujer ________ muy rica. (es o está) The woman is very Rich.
Raise your hand!
Practice!
Ser o Estar? Which “To Be” verb should be used for each phrase?
Remember the rule: Ser is permanent, profession or nationality.Estar is temporary, feeling, or for progressive “-ing” phrases.
(es o está)
La familia ________ aquí de visita. (es o estáestá) The family is here visiting.La novia de Juan ________ María. (eses o está) Juan’s girlfriend is María.Jorge ________ bailando con Juana. (es o estáestá) Jorge is dancing with Juana.Su padre ________ abogado. (es o está) Her father is a lawyer.Mariela ________ de Venezuela. (es o está) Mariela is from Venezuela.La mujer ________ muy rica. (es o está) The woman is very Rich.
Raise your hand!
Practice!
Ser o Estar? Which “To Be” verb should be used for each phrase?
Remember the rule: Ser is permanent, profession or nationality.Estar is temporary, feeling, or for progressive “-ing” phrases.
(es o está)
La familia ________ aquí de visita. (es o estáestá) The family is here visiting.La novia de Juan ________ María. (eses o está) Juan’s girlfriend is María.Jorge ________ bailando con Juana. (es o estáestá) Jorge is dancing with Juana.Su padre ________ abogado. (es o está) Her father is a lawyer.Mariela ________ de Venezuela. (es o está) Mariela is from Venezuela.La mujer ________ muy rica. (es o está) The woman is very Rich.
Raise your hand!
Practice!
Ser o Estar? Which “To Be” verb should be used for each phrase?
Remember the rule: Ser is permanent, profession or nationality.Estar is temporary, feeling, or for progressive “-ing” phrases.
(es o está)
La familia ________ aquí de visita. (es o estáestá) The family is here visiting.La novia de Juan ________ María. (eses o está) Juan’s girlfriend is María.Jorge ________ bailando con Juana. (es o estáestá) Jorge is dancing with Juana.Su padre ________ abogado. (eses o está) Her father is a lawyer.Mariela ________ de Venezuela. (es o está) Mariela is from Venezuela.La mujer ________ muy rica. (es o está) The woman is very Rich.
Raise your hand!
Practice!
Ser o Estar? Which “To Be” verb should be used for each phrase?
Remember the rule: Ser is permanent, profession or nationality.Estar is temporary, feeling, or for progressive “-ing” phrases.
(es o está)
La familia ________ aquí de visita. (es o estáestá) The family is here visiting.La novia de Juan ________ María. (eses o está) Juan’s girlfriend is María.Jorge ________ bailando con Juana. (es o estáestá) Jorge is dancing with Juana.Su padre ________ abogado. (eses o está) Her father is a lawyer.Mariela ________ de Venezuela. (es o está) Mariela is from Venezuela.La mujer ________ muy rica. (es o está) The woman is very Rich.
Raise your hand!
Practice!
Ser o Estar? Which “To Be” verb should be used for each phrase?
Remember the rule: Ser is permanent, profession or nationality.Estar is temporary, feeling, or for progressive “-ing” phrases.
(es o está)
La familia ________ aquí de visita. (es o estáestá) The family is here visiting.La novia de Juan ________ María. (eses o está) Juan’s girlfriend is María.Jorge ________ bailando con Juana. (es o estáestá) Jorge is dancing with Juana.Su padre ________ abogado. (eses o está) Her father is a lawyer.Mariela ________ de Venezuela. (eses o está) Mariela is from Venezuela.La mujer ________ muy rica. (es o está) The woman is very Rich.
Raise your hand!
Practice!
Ser o Estar? Which “To Be” verb should be used for each phrase?
Remember the rule: Ser is permanent, profession or nationality.Estar is temporary, feeling, or for progressive “-ing” phrases.
(es o está)
La familia ________ aquí de visita. (es o estáestá) The family is here visiting.La novia de Juan ________ María. (eses o está) Juan’s girlfriend is María.Jorge ________ bailando con Juana. (es o estáestá) Jorge is dancing with Juana.Su padre ________ abogado. (eses o está) Her father is a lawyer.Mariela ________ de Venezuela. (eses o está) Mariela is from Venezuela.La mujer ________ muy rica. (es o está) The woman is very Rich.
Raise your hand!
Practice!
Ser o Estar? Which “To Be” verb should be used for each phrase?
Remember the rule: Ser is permanent, profession or nationality.Estar is temporary, feeling, or for progressive “-ing” phrases.
(es o está)
La familia ________ aquí de visita. (es o estáestá) The family is here visiting.La novia de Juan ________ María. (eses o está) Juan’s girlfriend is María.Jorge ________ bailando con Juana. (es o estáestá) Jorge is dancing with Juana.Su padre ________ abogado. (eses o está) Her father is a lawyer.Mariela ________ de Venezuela. (eses o está) Mariela is from Venezuela.La mujer ________ muy rica. (eses o está) The woman is very Rich.
Raise your hand!
Practice!
Ser o Estar? Which “To Be” verb should be used for each phrase?
Remember the rule: Ser is permanent, profession or nationality.Estar is temporary, feeling, or for progressive “-ing” phrases.
(es o está)
La familia ________ aquí de visita. (es o estáestá) The family is here visiting.La novia de Juan ________ María. (eses o está) Juan’s girlfriend is María.Jorge ________ bailando con Juana. (es o estáestá) Jorge is dancing with Juana.Su padre ________ abogado. (eses o está) Her father is a lawyer.Mariela ________ de Venezuela. (eses o está) Mariela is from Venezuela.La mujer ________ muy rica. (eses o está) The woman is very Rich.
Raise your hand!
Practice!
Lesson CompleteQuestions?
In this lesson, we covered the verb "To Be", personal pronouns, conjugating Ser and Estar, and when to use Ser or Estar.
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