1.6 "Estar" And "Ser" - Confusing Verbs 1011
The Spanish verbs estar and ser both mean "to be," but they have specific uses.2
Estar3
This verb is conjugated as follows:4
yo | estoy5
tú | estás
6
él/ella/usted | está
nosotros | estamos7
vosotros | estáis8
ellos/ellas/ustedes | están
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The cases for ESTAR10
You use "ester" to indicate more temporary aspects of people or things, such as:11
1. Location12
2. Condition or emotion that is subject to change13
3. Personal observations or reactions, how something "seems" or "feels"14
Examples:15
Yo estoy enferma. - I am sick. (female)16
Él está aquí. - He is here.17
Ser18
This verb is conjugated as follows:19
yo | soy20
tú | eres21
él/ella/usted | es22
nosotros | somos23
vosotros | sois24
ellos/ellas/ustedes | son25
The cases for SER26
You use "ser" to indicate more permanent aspects of people or things, such as:27
1. Identity28
2. Profession29
3. Origin30
4. Religious or political affiliation31
5. Time of day or date32
6. Posession33
7. Nationality34
8. Physical aspects or characteristics of something35
Examples:36
¿De dónde eres? - Where are you from?37
¿Quién eres? - Who are you?38
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