Ser vs. Estar

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Ser and Estar both mean

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to be

Front

Estar is used to

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indicate location, describe conditions, describe both physical and emotional conditions.

Front

Yo _____ contento.

Back

estoy

Front

Nosotros _____ en la escuela.

Back

estamos

Front

Translate.
I am a student.

Back

Yo soy un estudiante.

Front

Translate.
I am sad.

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Yo estoy triste.

Front

Translate.
Tu eres mi amigo.

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You are my friend.

Front

Translate: Ella está en la escuela.

Back

She is in school.

Front

Translate.
My mom is young.

Back

Mi mamá es joven.