Exploring Ser vs. Estar: Adjective Meanings in Spanish

Exploring Ser vs. Estar: Adjective Meanings in Spanish

Assessment

Interactive Video

World Languages

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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This video tutorial explores Spanish adjectives whose meanings change based on whether they are used with 'ser' or 'estar'. The instructor provides a chart and examples for adjectives like 'aburrido', 'listo', 'rico', 'malo', 'seguro', and 'verde', explaining the differences in meaning and usage. The video emphasizes the general rule that 'ser' is used for more permanent characteristics, while 'estar' is used for temporary states. The tutorial also highlights the importance of gender and plurality in adjective agreement.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

¿Qué verbo se usa generalmente para describir características permanentes?

Ser

Estar

Haber

Tener

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

¿Qué significa 'aburrido' cuando se usa con 'estar'?

Bored

Boring

Excited

Happy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

¿Qué significa 'listo' cuando se usa con 'ser'?

Rich

Smart

Ready

Bad

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

¿Qué significa 'rico' cuando se usa con 'estar'?

Sick

Rich

Poor

Delicious

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

¿Qué significa 'malo' cuando se usa con 'ser'?

Bad

Safe

Sick

Green

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

¿Qué significa 'seguro' cuando se usa con 'ser'?

Safe

Sure

Ripe

Green

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

¿Qué significa 'verde' cuando se usa con 'estar'?

Mature

Green

Ripe

Not ripe

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