- The verbs "ser" and "estar" mean "to be" in Spanish, but they are used very differently.
- The verb "ser" indicates a permanent characteristic, while the verb "estar" indicates a temporary characteristic.
| Verbo | Ejemplo |
| Ser + adjetivo | Ser rico -> alguien que tiene dinero (Being rich -> someone who has money) Hernán es rico por su herencia. (Hernán is rich because of his inheritance.) |
| Estar + adjetivo | Estar rico -> que tiene buen sabor (to be tasty -> to have a good flavour) Este plato está rico. (This dish is tasty.) |
Exercise 1: Los adjetivos "ser" y "estar"
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
estar, Estar, Está, es, Es
1.
... motivado para demostrar lo que ha aprendido.
(He is motivated to demonstrate what he has learned.)
2.
... seguro de intentar algo que lo motive más.
(Are you sure about trying something that motivates you more?)
3.
La confianza ... fundamental para el éxito
(Trust is fundamental for success)
4.
... evidente que la confianza es clave para avanzar.
(It is evident that trust is key to moving forward.)
5.
Intentar algo nuevo puede ser difícil al principio, pero ... motivado ayuda.
(Trying something new can be difficult at first, but being motivated helps.)
6.
... dispuesto a soltar el pasado es importante para mejorar.
(Being willing to let go of the past is important for improvement.)
7.
... listo para soltar sus miedos y avanzar.
(He is ready to let go of his fears and move forward.)
8.
... más simple cuando confiamos en nosotros mismos.
(It is simpler when we trust ourselves.)