Ser y Estar

Which two of the following verbs mean "to be"?

• Estar

• Beber

• Ser

• Toser

In general, which verb is used to describe things that are more temporary or more likely to change?

• Ser

• Estar

In general, which verb is used to describe things that are more permanent or less likely to change?

• Ser

• Estar

In general, which verb is used to describe a characteristic of a person that is not likely to change?

(For example: "He is tall.")

• Ser

• Estar

Which verb is used to describe a person's origin or nationality?

(For example: "I am American, and I am from California.")

• Ser

• Estar

Which verb is used to describe where something is located or to describe its position relative to something else?

(For example: "I am in the kitchen.")

• Ser

• Estar

Which verb is used to tell a person's occupation?

(For example: "He is a firefighter.")

• Ser

• Estar

Which verb is used to describe physical, emotional, or mental states

that are the result of something changing?

(For example: "I am nervous right now.")

• Ser

• Estar

Which verb is used to tell a person's relation to another person?

(For example: "She is my grandmother.")

• Ser

• Estar

Which verb is used to tell the time or the date?

(For example: "Today is Friday, June 1st, and it is one o'clock.)

• Ser

• Estar