Ser vs Estar

Front

¿Qué hora marca el reloj? 1:30 p.m.

Back

Es la una y media.

Answer explanation

SER is used to describe or express permanent things like time and date.

Front

I am from Orland Park.

Back

Yo soy de Orland Park.

Answer explanation

SER is used to describe or express permanent things like origin.

Front

My friend Alina is sad today.

Back

Mi amiga Alina está triste hoy.

Answer explanation

ESTAR is used to describe or express temporarily things like feelings, emotions or state of being.

Front

Samuel, Aria, and Grace are attending basketball practice in the gymnasium. How would you say this in Spanish (plural)?

Back

Ustedes están en el gimnasio.

Answer explanation

ESTAR is used to describe or express temporarily things like feelings, emotions or state of being.

Front

You are serious. (formal singular, female)

Back

Tú eres seria y responsable.

Answer explanation

SER is used to express permanent things like personality traits.

Front

You are excited. (plural)

Back

Ustedes están emocionados.

Answer explanation

ESTAR is used to describe or express temporarily things like feelings, emotions or state of being.

Front

We ====> Science lab.

Back

Nosotros estamos en el laboratorio de Química.

Answer explanation

ESTAR is used to describe or express temporarily things like location and places.

Front

You are in the middle of the lecture. (singular formal).

Back

Usted está en medio de una lección.

Answer explanation

ESTAR is used to describe or express temporarily things like locations and places.

Front

¿Are you in the park right now? (singular, informal)

Back

¿Estás en el parque ahora mismo?

Answer explanation

ESTAR is used to describe or express temporarily things like feelings, emotions or state of being.

Front

You are a hardworking person. (Singular, formal)

Back

Usted es una persona trabajadora.

Answer explanation

SER is used to describe or express permanent things like personality traits and physical characteristics.