Ser and Estar Uses and Conjugation

When do we use 'ser' in Spanish?

• location, health, and attitude

• origin and nationality

• temporary conditions

• weather expressions

When do we use 'estar' in Spanish?

• phisical characteristics

• location

• inherent qualities

• profession

When do we use 'ser' in Spanish?

• what something is made of or material

• feelings or emotions

• location

• weather conditions

When do we use 'estar' in Spanish?

• dates and time

• physical characteristics

• emotional and physical states

• what something is made of

When do we use 'ser' in Spanish?

• emotions

• location

• weather conditions

• ownership

When do we use 'ser' in Spanish?

• attitude

• health

• identity

• phydical states

If I'm happy or in a good mood, in Spanish the verb to be is...

• ser

• estar

If I talk about what city, state, or country I am from, in Spanish the verb to be is...

• ser

• estar

If it's raining, claudy, sunny, or windy, in Spanish the verb to be is...

• ser

• estar

If I am a kind, helpful person, in Spanish the verb to be is...

• ser

• estar