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Ser is used when what is described is considered a permanent characteristic and estar is used when what is described is considered a temporary characteristic. Estar can be used when what is being described can change easily. For example, if you say "Estoy aburrido" you imply that you are bored right now. However, if you say "Soy aburrido" you imply that you are a boring person in general (you being boring is just part of your personality).
Ser is also used to tell time. Some may mistakingly feel that because the time constantly changes that estar should be used. However, when you say "It's one o'clock," that is a fact and can not be changed.
Many people like to break up when to use ser and estar into the following categories. However, the main concept is that ser is used to imply permanence and estar for temporary circumstances.
Ser - time, personal characteristics, nationality
Estar - feelings, location
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoThis is pretty complicated in practice, but fairly simple in theory!
SER is for permanent things. Uses include:
- Where someone is from (Yo soy de Argentina - I am from Argentina)
- Permanent descriptions (Ella es linda- she is pretty, Yo soy mujer - I am a woman)
- Telling time (Es la una - It's one o'clock, Son las 3- It's three o'clock)
- Professions (El es bombero - He is a firefighter, Nosotros somos estudiantes - we are students)
ESTAR is for things that change. Uses include:
- Location (Yo estoy en Mexico - I am in Mexico [currently])
- Moods (Ella está cansada - She is tired, Ellos están tristes - They are sad)
Like I said, it is simple in theory, but it can get tricky when trying to use it! I'm happy to answer any other questions you have about it!
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∙ 12y ago¿(Tú) Eres un(a) estudiante? = Are you a student? (singular, informal form)
You do not have to include Tú in the question, it is already implied by the tú form of ser.
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∙ 11y agothat's asking if you are a student so if you are, it's si or if not, no
si, lo soy or
no, no lo soy
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When to use ser and estar using doctor and clif?
Well, ser and estar both mean TO BE. Doctor is for ser and Clif is for estar. DOCTOR CLIF is only an annogram for "descriptive, origin, characteristics, time, _______, relationship, ________, ________, ING (ending) and feeling." Ser is for long lasting terms, (my hair is black), and estar is for at the moment, (I am happy).
Would you use ser or estar to talk about where you are from?
I would use ser, because ser is used, by definition, for origins. One reason for this is that ser is always used with adjectives that do not change readily, and origins do not change. The full sentence I would use, in Spanish, is "Yo soy estadounidense."
What is the difference between como esta and estas?
Es is from the verb ser, and esta is (probably) from the verb estar, but the a should be accented. Ser is used for: Date (May 3rd), Occupation, Characteristics, Time, Origin (you are French or you are from Delaware), and Religion; DOCTOR is the acronym. Estar is used for: Emotions, Location (you are in the library) and Feelings; ELF is the acronym, and yes it repeats in order to be a proper acronym. *In other words, ser= permanent features while estar= constantly changing things. Yes, you can change religion, but usually people don't change their religion every day
How do you say very happy in Spanish?
There are two ways to say this in Spanish -- the formal and informal way. The Formal (Usted) is used with adults and people that you don't know well. ¿Está feliz? The Informal (Tú) is used among friends and close family members. ¿Estás feliz? Note the user of Estar instead of Ser for these translations. Because happiness is an emotion, you must use a conjegation of Estar instead of a conjegation of Ser.
What does the verb ser mean?
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''he is'' in Spanish?
There are 2 verbs in spanish for the English verb 'to be' These are SER and ESTAR and which one you use depends on what you are saying. This website gives a brief summary of when to use SER or when to use ESTAR. http://atschool.eduweb.co.UK/rgshiwyc/school/curric/Spanish/serestar/1.htm So it will either be ESTAR: (él) está or SER: (él) es
When to use ser and estar using doctor and clif?
Well, ser and estar both mean TO BE. Doctor is for ser and Clif is for estar. DOCTOR CLIF is only an annogram for "descriptive, origin, characteristics, time, _______, relationship, ________, ________, ING (ending) and feeling." Ser is for long lasting terms, (my hair is black), and estar is for at the moment, (I am happy).
How do say be in Spanish?
One of the spanish verbs "to be" is "ser", and the other is "estar" Ser is used for permanent things, like characteristics, physical traits, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and profession. You can also use it for possesion. Like "the book is Aaron's". Or for the date and time. Estar is used for thing that change, like location (except for the location of an event - you would use "ser"), feelings, conditions, and with gerunds. soo.... I will be = voy a ser, or voy a estar - depending on what you're talking about
What is 'Would be' in Spanish?
This is the conditional tense. For "ser" it is "sería", and for "estar" it is "estaría". The one you use depends on context.
Would you use ser or estar to talk about where you are from?
I would use ser, because ser is used, by definition, for origins. One reason for this is that ser is always used with adjectives that do not change readily, and origins do not change. The full sentence I would use, in Spanish, is "Yo soy estadounidense."
What does estar translate to?
'Estar' translates to 'to be', just as the Spanish verb 'ser' does. Estar and ser, though, are used under certain circumstances and cannot be used randomly. Estar is used with conditions of people, animals, and things; while ser is used with basic characteristics of people, animals, or things.You can use the acronym J-O-B to help you remember the specific uses of ser, and you can use the acronym H-E-L-P to remember the specific uses of estar.The Uses of 'Ser' (to be)Job (occupation)OriginBasic Characteristics (of both living things and nonliving things)The Uses of 'Estar' (to be)HealthEmotionLocationPhysical Condition (just of nonliving things/objects)*Think of Physical Condition as the condition of objects, not people.* Examples- 'The door is broken.' -or- 'The marker cap is missing.'
What is the difference between como esta and estas?
Es is from the verb ser, and esta is (probably) from the verb estar, but the a should be accented. Ser is used for: Date (May 3rd), Occupation, Characteristics, Time, Origin (you are French or you are from Delaware), and Religion; DOCTOR is the acronym. Estar is used for: Emotions, Location (you are in the library) and Feelings; ELF is the acronym, and yes it repeats in order to be a proper acronym. *In other words, ser= permanent features while estar= constantly changing things. Yes, you can change religion, but usually people don't change their religion every day
Is astar the same as ser in Spanish?
No. I assume you mean "estar". The English equivalent of both "ser" and "estar" is "to be", but in Spanish, the two are not used interchangeably. Wiktionary has the following to say about this: "Ser relates to essence, contrasting with estar, which relates to state". Roughly speaking, this means that "ser" is often used for something that is more long-term, while "estar" is something more short-term - however, there are some situations where you'll just have to learn which one to use. Examples: "Soy un humano" - I am a human. "Soy" is a form of "ser". Long-term - it can be expected that I'll continue being a human a few years from now. "Estoy enojado" - I am angry. "Estoy" is a form of "estar". Short term - this may change at any moment. "Estoy en Bolivia" - I am in Bolivia. Even if the plan might be to stay here in the long-term, the verb "estar" is still used.
How do you say 'I am in the city' in Spanish?
You could say "Estoy en la ciudad". Remember to use the verb "estar" for location, not "ser".
How do you say can we be friends in Spanish?
Podemos ser amigos/as means "Can we be friends?"
What does 'estar' mean in spanish?
In Spanish, the verb 'estar' means "to be" in a temporary or conditional sense, often used to express location, feelings, states, or conditions that are not permanent. It is one of the two main verbs for "to be" in Spanish, the other being 'ser'.
How do you say very happy in Spanish?
There are two ways to say this in Spanish -- the formal and informal way. The Formal (Usted) is used with adults and people that you don't know well. ¿Está feliz? The Informal (Tú) is used among friends and close family members. ¿Estás feliz? Note the user of Estar instead of Ser for these translations. Because happiness is an emotion, you must use a conjegation of Estar instead of a conjegation of Ser.
