Spanish A1.25.2 Difference between ser and estar
We learn about the difference and the different uses of the verbs ser and estar.
Gramática: Diferencia entre ser vs estar
A1 Spanish Difference between "ser" and "estar"
Level: A1
Module 4: Describir objetos y personas. (Describing objects and people)
Lesson 25: Emociones y sentimientos (Emotions and feelings)
Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes
Audio and video
- "Ser" is used for permanent characteristics, identity, origin, and profession.
- "Estar" is used for temporary states, emotions, location, and to talk about the weather.
| Verbo | Uso | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|
| Ser | Características permanentes | La mesa es ancha. (The table is wide.) |
| Identidad | Juan es abogado. (Juan is a lawyer.) | |
| Origen/Nacionalidad | Tú eres española. (You are Spanish.) | |
| Descripciones generales | El cielo es oscuro. (The sky is dark.) | |
| Estar | Estado o condición temporal | Ella está cansada. (She is tired.) |
| Ubicación | El libro está sobre la mesa. (The book is on the table.) | |
| Emociones | María está feliz hoy. (María is happy today.) | |
| Condiciones temporales | El camino está mojado. (The road is wet.) |
Exercise 1: Difference between ser and estar
Instruction: Choose the correct word, read the sentence out loud and translate.
Show answers Show translationeres, soy, están, estoy, estáis, es, sois, estamos
1. La calle ... estrecha.
2. Tú ... doctora.
3. Nosotros ... felices.
4. Yo ... de España.
5. Ellos ... en casa ahora.
6. Yo ... cansado.
7. Vosotras ... cansadas.
8. Vosotros ... abogados.
Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Translate and say the word out loud. Use the word in a sentence.
Show translation|
1.
Están
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(They are) |
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2.
Sois
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(You are) |
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3.
Estamos
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(We are) |
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4.
Está
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(Is) |