Exploring Ser vs Estar in Spanish

What does the verb 'ser' imply in Spanish?

• Temporary state

• Permanent characteristic

• Physical condition

• Current location

Which verb would you use to describe someone's location?

• Neither

• Both

• Estar

• Ser

What does the mnemonic 'DOCTOR' stand for in the context of 'ser'?

• Description, Origin, Character, Time, Occupation, Relationship

• Description, Occupation, Condition, Time, Origin, Relationship

• Description, Occupation, Character, Time, Origin, Relationship

• Duty, Origin, Character, Time, Occupation, Relationship

If you are describing someone's feelings, which verb should you use?

• Neither

• Estar

• Ser

• Both

Which mnemonic helps remember the uses of 'estar'?

• DOCTOR

• SER

• PLACE

• FEELING

What does 'P' stand for in the 'PLACE' mnemonic for 'estar'?

• Physical condition

• Position

• Personality

• Permanence

Which verb would you use to describe someone's job?

• Neither

• Both

• Estar

• Ser

How would you express that someone is happy due to a temporary situation?

• El es feliz

• Ella es feliz

• Ellos están felices

• Ellas son felices

Which verb is used to describe inherent characteristics?

• Estar

• Ser

• Both

• Neither

If a chair is currently in the living room, which verb would you use to describe its location?

• Ser

• Estar

• Neither

• Both