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Ser vs Estar

Ser vs Estar

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Ser vs Estar

Learning how and when to use these 2 verbs which mean "to be" in Spanish.

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​Ser vs Estar is a question we will ask ourselves all the time when speaking Spanish. Ser and Estar both mean "to be" and there subsequent conjugations are:
I am, he/she is, you are, they are, we are.
We are going to learn why they both mean the same and how to master using them correctly.

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​Ser is used for permanent or semi permanent qualities or details. For example : Soy un varon - I am a male.
Ella es alta - She is tall
Ellos son de Peru -
They are from Peru

These qualities are not likely to change overnight or anytime soon.

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Estar is used for temporary qualities or details. For example : Estoy cansado- I am tired.
Ella está afuera- She is outside
Ellos
están viajando -
They are travelling.

These qualities
are likely to change over a short period of time.

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Estar

  • Occupation

    soy un doctor - I am a doctor

  • Ideology(Christian, Vegetarian etc)

    ella es cristiana - She is Christian

  • Nationality

    él es argentino - He is Argentinan

  • Physical features/Abstract Qualities(smart, clever etc)

    ellos son inteligente - They are intelligent

  • Relationships

    él es mi esposo - He is my husband

  • Time

    es la una - It's one o clock

  • Physical and emotional States

    Pedro está triste - peter is sad

  • Location

    las llaves están en el cuarto - the keys are in the room

  • Temporary situations

    La tienda está muy ocupada - The shop is very busy

Ser vs Estar

Learning how and when to use these 2 verbs which mean "to be" in Spanish.

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