Spanish Blog Post: ¿Ser o Estar?
Our Spanish blog post is here. Are you struggling with Ser and Estar?
While both translate to “to be” in English, their usage can be a puzzle for Spanish learners. While it’s true that it is not easy to make the difference between these two verbs, we have figured out a way for you to unravel this riddle!
To use “SER”, you have to think about DOCTOR and to use “Estar”, think about PLACE.
With this key in hand, you’ll find yourself confidently maneuvering through sentences in no time.
SER | |
| D EFINITION | La paella es un plato de arroz |
| O CUPATION | Soy profesor(a) de español |
| C HARACTERISTIC | El niño es simpático |
| T IME | Son las once en punto |
| O RIGIN | La profesora es española |
| R ELATIONSHIP | Ella es mi hermana |
| ESTAR | |
| P OSITION | La niña está sentada |
| L OCATION | Córdoba está en el sur de España |
| A CTION | El perro está comiendo |
| C ONDITION | Ana está enferma |
| E MOTION | Estoy bien |
Ahora, eres un “crack” con el uso de estos dos verbos. ¡ Estás listo(a) para tu próximo examen !
Congratulations! You’ve just unlocked a powerful tool in your Spanish language resources. By understanding the differences between “Ser” and “Estar”, you’ve gained an invaluable skill that will help elevate your proficiency when Speaking Spanish.
Keep up the excellent work, and remember, every step forward in language learning is a victory worth celebrating. ¡Adelante!
You can learn more about the verb “Estar” here, in: Profe de ELE
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