Ser vs Estar

If you are using the verb ESTAR, how would you say YOU ARE?

• ESTAS

• ESTAIS

• ESTAMOS

• ERES

If you are using the verb ESTAR, how would you say HE IS?

• ESTA

• ESTAS

• ESTOY

• ESTAIS

What else can you use ESTAR for?

• To talk about ACTIONS that are happening right now

• To talk about the WEATHER

• To talk about things you OWN

• To talk about ILLNESSES

Mi madre ____ profesora (My mom is a teacher).

• eres

• son

• es

• está

If you are using the verb ESTAR, how would you say WE ARE?

• ESTAMOS

• ESTAIS

• ESTAN

• ESTOY

If you are using the verb SER, how would you say WE ARE?

• SOMOS

• SOIS

• SON

• ESTAMOS

If you are using the verb ESTAR, how would you say THEY ARE?

• ESTAN

• ESTAIS

• SON

• ESTAMOS

Which of the following sentences is INCORRECT?

• El chico ESTA muy guapo

• El chico ES muy guapo

• El chico ESTA inteligente

• El chico ES inteligente

What do you use ESTAR for in Spanish?

• To talk about location

• To talk about feelings

• To talk about temporary features of people and things

• All of the above

If you are using the verb SER, how would you say THEY ARE?

• SON

• ESTAN

• SOIS

• SOMOS