Understanding Ser and Estar in Portuguese

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Which of the following is the correct conjugation of the verb "ser" in the first person singular (I) in the present tense? Options: sou, és, é, somos

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sou

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Which of the following is the correct conjugation of the verb "estar" in the third person plural (they) in the present tense? Options: estou, estás, estão, estamos

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estão

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What is the primary use of the verb "ser" in Portuguese?

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To describe permanent characteristics or identities

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What is the primary use of the verb "estar" in Portuguese?

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To describe temporary states or conditions

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the verb "ser"? Options: Eu estou feliz., Ele é médico., Nós estamos na escola., Eles estão cansados.

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Ele é médico.

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the verb "estar"? Ela é alta., Nós somos amigos., Eu estou cansado., Eles são estudantes.

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Eu estou cansado.

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What is the correct conjugation of the verb "ser" in the second person singular (you) in the present tense?

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és

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What is the correct conjugation of the verb "estar" in the first person plural (we) in the present tense?

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estamos

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Which verb would you use to describe someone's nationality in Portuguese?

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ser

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Which verb would you use to describe someone's mood in Portuguese? Options: ser, estar

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estar

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