Ser vs. Estar

Front

Estar means...

Back

to be [temporarily]

Front

Ser means...

Back

to be [permanently]

Front

Select which verb would be used for the given situation: I am a doctor.

Back

ser

Front

Select which verb would be used for the given situation: I am sick today.

Back

estar

Front

Select which verb would be used for the given situation: I am at the pharmacy buying medicine.

Back

estar

Front

Select which verb would be used for the given situation: I am healthy and strong!

Back

ser

Front

Select which verb would be used for the given situation: It is hot outside!

Back

estar

Front

Select which verb would be used for the given situation: I am in a bad mood.

Back

estar

Front

Select which verb would be used for the given situation: It is four in the afternoon.

Back

ser

Front

Select which verb would be used for the given situation: I am seated because I am not feeling well.

Back

estar