SER y ESTARSER y ESTAR(to be)(to be)

SER Y ESTARSER Y ESTARSpanish has two verbs which are equivalent in meaning to the verb ‘to be’ in

English. These verbs are ser and estar. These two verbs are irregular in the

present tense. Although they mean they have the same meaning, it is important

that you know and understand when to use them. Both verbs are conjugated as

follows in the present tense:

SER ESTAR

soy estoy

eres estás

es está

somos estamos

son están

USES OF THE VERB SERUSES OF THE VERB SERThe verb ‘ser’ is used to express:

SER

(to be)

nationality

personality

ownership

Physical and moral attributes

origin

Time, dates, week days

religion

age

colour

profession

USES OF THE VERB SERUSES OF THE VERB SER

The verb ser is used to express/tell:

Relationship

places where events is take place

marital status

materials from which something is made

the shape of an objectthe shape of an object

size of somethingimpersonal expression

SER

(to be)

USES OF THE VERB ESTARUSES OF THE VERB ESTAR

The verb ‘estar’ is used to express:

ESTAR

(to be)phases of healthweather condition

Temporary state of being

permanent or temporary location/position of people and things

USES OF THE VERB ESTARUSES OF THE VERB ESTAR

The verb ‘estar’ is used to express:

the progressive tenseweather

results of an action

Transitory, unusual and recently changed conditions

ESTAR

(to be)