Transcript Los Verbos: SER & ESTAR

Los Verbos: SER & ESTAR
to be
SER
yo soy
nosotros somos
nosotras somos
tú eres
él es
ella es
usted es
ellos son
ellas son
ustedes son
SER
is used to:
express a trait or characteristic that does
not change
physical-how one looks
personality-how one is
tell where someone or something is from
tell of things that do not change-long lasting
ESTAR
yo estoy
nosotros estamos
nosotras estamos
tú estás
él está
ella está
usted está
ellos están
ellas están
ustedes están
ESTAR
is used to:
express a temporary state or condition
feeling
express where someone or something is located
location
Expresses both temporary and permanent location
SER or ESTAR
Is the idea talking about something that is
long lasting or permanent or is the idea
something that can easily change?
Ask yourself questions that will help you
decide which verb to use.
Study your notes that you have now taken so
that you are prepared for the quiz and future
test.
Remember that they will use these verbs
freely throughout the rest of the book and
beyond.