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¡AVANZA! Goal: Learn the differences between ser and estar.
Ser and estar
• There are two verbs in Spanish that mean to be. Read the sentences below, paying attention to the boldfaced verb in each. As you read each set of sentences, think about what they are about.
I am from the United States.
The girls are nice.
Raúl is an actor.
It is one o’clock.
The CDs are Alex’s.
It is January 1st.
origin
trait
profession
time
possession
date
Yo soy de Estados Unidos.
Las chicas son simpáticas.
Raúl es actor.
Es la una.
Los discos compactos son de Alex.
Es el primero de enero.
• Now read this set of sentences.
I am in Spanish class.
The boys are fi ne.
The girls are happy.
location
physical condition
emotional condition
Yo estoy en la clase de español.
Los chicos están bien.
Las chicas están contentas.
EXPLANATION: Ser and estar both mean to be. There are six situations when you use ser: (1) to indicate origin, or where someone is from; (2) to describe personal traits or physical characteristics; (3) to indicate professions; (4) to tell time; (5) to indicate possession; and (6) to give the date. There are three situations when you use estar: (1) to say where someone or something is; (2) to describe a physical condition (usually health-related states); and (3) to describe an emotional condition (usually feelings).