Ser vs Estar

Ser and Estar both mean

• to have

• to be

• to eat

• to walk

Ser is used to (select all that apply)

• indicate origin

• describe personal traits and physical characteristics

• indicate occupation/profession

• express possession

• give the time/date

Estar is used to

• to indicate location

• describe feelings

• describe physical conditions

• All of the above

Which verb do you use to talk about feelings and emotions: ser or estar?

• ser

• estar

Ellos están en casa hoy.

"Estar" is used in the sentence to indicate ___________.

• time

• location

• characteristic

• date

Ella es de Puerto Rico.

In the sentence, "ser" is used because it refers to ________.

• characteristic

• origin

• condition

• occupation

Tú estás triste.

"Estar" is used in the sentence to indicate ___________.

• location

• emotion/feeling

• description

• origin

Profession/occupation

• Ser

• Estar

Time/Date

• Ser

• Estar

Yo _____ enfermo.

• soy

• somos

• estoy

• estamos