Reasons
What does DOCTOR stand for?
Description, Origin, Characteristic, Time&Date, Occupation, Relationship
El paciente _______ bajo, obeso y rubio.
es / description
ser rico vs estar rico
to be rich / to be tasty
The appointment is at 7:00 a.m.
ser
The patient (female) is thin and tall.
La paciente es delgada y alta.
What does PLACE stand for?
Position, Location, Action, Condition, Emotion
Los doctores _____ viendo pacientes en el consultorio.
están / action - present progressive
ser aburrido vs estar aburrido
to be a boring person / to be bored
The patients are waiting in the emergency room.
estan
The clinic is open.
La clínica está abierta.
Give two examples that shows the difference between description and characteristic. (One example for each)
Description = what you see
Characteristic = a quality
El senor Perez y yo _____ estudiantes.
somos / profession or occupation
ser listo vs estar listo
to be clever or smart vs to be ready
My dad is very tired from work today.
esta
The class is closed (cerrada).
La clase está cerrada.
Give two examples that show the difference between a condition and an emotion. (one for each)
Condition = body, temperature, temporary condition
Emotion = involves heart
La operación __________ mañana a las 4 de la tarde.
es / time
ser borracho vs. estar borracho
To be an alcoholic vs. be under the influence of alcohol.
The doctor is from South America.
ser
The doctor is at the school.
El doctor esta en la escuela.
What is the main difference between SER and ESTAR?
SER: permanent
ESTAR: temporary
El Sr. Rodriguez _______________ muy enfermo de gripa.
está / condition
ser guapo vs estar guapo
to be handsome (always) vs to look handsome (right now)
The radiology department is on the 7th floor.
esta
My friend is sick.
Mi amigo está enfermo.