Ser vs. Estar

Estar means...

• to be [temporarily]

• to be [permanently]

Ser means...

• to be [temporarily]

• to be [permanently]

Select which verb would be used for the given situation:

I am a doctor.

• ser

• estar

Select which verb would be used for the given situation:

I am sick today.

• ser

• estar

Select which verb would be used for the given situation:

I am at the pharmacy buying medicine.

• ser

• estar

Select which verb would be used for the given situation:

I am healthy and strong!

• ser

• estar

Select which verb would be used for the given situation:

It is hot outside!

• ser

• estar

Select which verb would be used for the given situation:

I am in a bad mood.

• ser

• estar

Select which verb would be used for the given situation:

It is four in the afternoon.

• ser

• estar

Select which verb would be used for the given situation:

I am seated because I am not feeling well.

• ser

• estar