Ser vs Estar

Match

Match the following uses of Ser.

• Description

• Origin

• Time

• Occupation

• Relationship

El profesor es inteligente y simpático.

Rosario y Ana son guatemaltecas.

Mi cita con el dentista es a las dos en punto de la tarde.

El padre de Katia es un ingeniero.

Jorge es el hijo menor de doctor Jimenez.

• El profesor es inteligente y simpático.

• Rosario y Ana son guatemaltecas.

• Mi cita con el dentista es a las dos en punto de la tarde.

• El padre de Katia es un ingeniero.

• Jorge es el hijo menor de doctor Jimenez.

Labelling

Label the correct conjugations for the verb SER.

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soy

eres

es

sois

son

somos

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SER = to be

Use this to describe yourself or tell me where you are from!



I am = Yo ​

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You are = Tú ​

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He, she IS, you (formal) are) = Él, ella, usted ES

We are = Nosotros ​

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Y'all are (in España) = vosotros SOIS

They are = Ellos ​

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You all are = Ustedes SON

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Ser & estar both mean "to be." We use ​

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when talking about characteristics, origin, time, and profession. We use ​

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when talking about condition, mood, and location.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes when to use 'ser' in Spanish?

• To describe permanent traits

• To describe temporary states

• To talk about locations

• To express emotions

Open Ended

How would you explain the difference between 'ser' and 'estar' to someone learning Spanish for the first time?