Ser and Estar
Overview: Conjugation
| ser | estar | |
| yo | soy | estoy |
| tú | eres | estás |
| usted, él, ella | es | está |
| nosotros | somos | estamos |
| vosotros | sois | estáis |
| ustedes, ellos, ellas | son | están |
Overview: Use
SER–> Characteristic
1. Physical or mental characteristic
2. Association with a group
a. Origin
b. Nationality
c. Occupation
d. Religion
e. Political affiliation
3. Time and Date
4. Location on an event
5. Passive voice
ESTAR –> Condition
1. Physical or mental condition
2. Location
3. Progressive forms
Tutorial: Ser and Estar, Conjugation
Tutorial: Ser and Estar, Meaning
Practice Quiz: Ser and Estar
Ser and Estar
Complete the sentence with the correct conjugation of ser or estar in the present indicative.
Tutorial: Ser and Estar, Remaining Details