Estar or Ser
To Describe Time You Use
Ser
Fill in the correct conjugation of Estar: Nosotos _______ triste porque para cuarentena
estamos
Fill in the correct conjugation of Ser: Ellos ___ simpatico y dieron mi un cuenco de caldo de pollo
son
Yo estoy triste.
I am sad.
Tu eres simpatico.
You are nice.
To Describe Emotions You Use
Estar
Why is estar used in this sentence,Ella esta en el parque?
Location
Why is ser used in this sentence? son las dos en la tarde.
time
Estoy cansado.
I am tired.
Yo soy pelirrojo.
I am redheaded.
To Describe Relationships You Use
Ser
Why do you use estar in this sentence? Yo estoy ocupado.
Because it is a temporary condition
Why do you use ser in this sentence? Tu eres de Canada?
Origin, Nationality
Nosotros estamos enfermos de escuela
We are sick of school.
Es el 18 de Diciembre y tengo algunos examenes finals en mis classes.
It is Dec 18 and I have some final exams in my classes.
To Describe a temporary condition Use
Estar
What are the conjugations for estar?
Estoy, Esta, estas, estamos, estan
What are the conjugations for Ser?
Soy, eres, es,son,somos
Tu estas feliz porque estas jugando al escondite con tus amigos
You are happy because of playing hide and seek with your friends
Eres de Madrid?
Are you from Madrid?
To describe where you would find the best Jalapeño burger in town? Would you use ser or estar? Why?
Estar (Location)
Name three things Estar is Used For
Position, Location, Action, Condition, and Emotion are all possible answers
Name three things Ser is used for:
Date, Occupation, Characteristics,Time, Origin, Relationship
Ellos están emocionados con el partido de futbol..
They are excited with the soccer game.
Ellas son hermanas.
They are sisters.