Spanish Ser vs Estar Practice
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Yo _______ inteligente.

soy

Yo _______ cansada.

estoy

Tú _______ alto y moreno.

eres

Ella _______ baja y gorda.

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Él _______ gracioso.

<p>es</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ustedes _______ con sus amigos.

<p>están</p> Signup and view all the answers

Usted _______ atlético.

<p>es</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nosotros _______ primos.

<p>somos</p> Signup and view all the answers

Él _______ enfermo hoy.

<p>está</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ustedes _______ pelirrojos.

<p>son</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ellos _______ mexicanos.

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La comida _______ muy rica.

<p>está</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tú _______ triste.

<p>estás</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ella _______ contenta.

<p>está</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nosotros _______ en la escuela.

<p>estamos</p> Signup and view all the answers

La sopa _______ fría.

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When you describe someone's physical or emotional condition, do you use ser or estar?

<p>estar</p> Signup and view all the answers

To define someone or something, do you use ser or estar?

<p>ser</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you describe personal traits and physical characteristics, do you use ser or estar?

<p>ser</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you indicate someone's profession, do you use ser or estar?

<p>ser</p> Signup and view all the answers

"For how you feel or where you are - always use the verb _________."

<p>estar</p> Signup and view all the answers

To say where someone is from, also nationality, do you use ser or estar?

<p>ser</p> Signup and view all the answers

To give the date or the time, do you use ser or estar?

<p>ser</p> Signup and view all the answers

To say what belongs to someone, do you use ser or estar?

<p>ser</p> Signup and view all the answers

To talk about states or feelings, do you use ser or estar?

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To say what is going on right now, do you use ser or estar?

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What does the acronym PLACE stand for in relation to ESTAR?

<p>Position, Location, Action, Condition, Emotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym DOCTOR stand for in relation to SER?

<p>Date, Occupation, Characteristics, Time, Origin, Relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym DOT stand for in relation to SER?

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Study Notes

Concepts of Ser and Estar

  • "Ser" is used for defining or describing someone or something.
  • "Estar" is used to indicate temporary states, emotions, or conditions.

Usage of Ser

  • Use "ser" for physical traits and personal characteristics.
  • Indicate profession using "ser".
  • Express nationality and origin with "ser".
  • Use "ser" to discuss the date and time.
  • To explain possession, utilize "ser".

Usage of Estar

  • Use "estar" for describing physical or emotional states of a person.
  • Indicate temporary location or position using "estar".
  • To talk about ongoing actions, employ "estar".

Key Flashcards

  • "Yo soy inteligente" indicates a permanent trait.
  • "Tú estás cansada" reflects a temporary state.
  • "Él es gracioso" is a description of a characteristic.
  • "Nosotros estamos en la escuela" shows a current location.

Acronyms to Remember

  • PLACE (for "estar"):
    • Position
    • Location
    • Action
    • Condition
    • Emotion
  • DOCTOR (for "ser"):
    • Date
    • Occupation
    • Characteristics
    • Time
    • Origin
    • Relationships
  • DOT (for "ser"):
    • Description
    • Origin
    • Time

Emotional and Physical States

  • Use "estar" for feelings: "Tú estás triste" expresses a temporary emotion.
  • Situational conditions utilize "estar": "La sopa está fría" indicates a current state.

General Guidelines

  • For feelings and locations, always apply "estar".
  • For defining characteristics and general traits, consistently use "ser".

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