Difference between Ser vs Estar Share Copied!
We learn about the difference and the different uses of the verbs ser and estar.
Gramática: Diferencia entre Ser vs Estar
A1 Spanish Difference between "ser" and "estar"
Level: A1
Module 4: Describir objetos y personas. (Describing objects and people)
Lesson 25: Emociones y sentimientos (Emotions and feelings)
Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes
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- "Ser" is used for permanent characteristics, identity, origin, and profession.
- "Estar" is used for temporary states, emotions, location, and to talk about the weather.
| Verbo | Uso | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|
| Ser | Características permanentes (Permanent characteristics) | La mesa es ancha. (The table is wide.) |
| Identidad (Identity) | Juan es abogado. (Juan is a lawyer.) | |
| Origen/Nacionalidad (Origin/Nationality) | Tú eres española. (You are Spanish.) | |
| Descripciones generales (General descriptions) | El cielo es oscuro. (The sky is dark.) | |
| Estar | Estado o condición temporal (State or temporary condition) | Ella está cansada. (She is tired.) |
| Ubicación (Location) | El libro está sobre la mesa. (The book is on the table.) | |
| Emociones (Emotions) | María está feliz hoy. (María is happy today.) | |
| Condiciones temporales (Temporary conditions) | El camino está mojado. (The road is wet.) |
Exercise 1: Diferencia entre Ser vs Estar
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
eres, soy, están, estoy, estáis, es, sois, estamos
Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
1
sois
you are
2
estamos
we are
3
están
they are
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está
is