REG: Review Lesson - The Irregular Verbs Ser and Estar

The Irregular Verbs Ser and Estar

There are two common irregular verbs expressing to be in Spanish: ser and estar. Review how these two verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense:

Irregular Verb Forms
SER ESTAR
soy
eres
es		 somos
sois
son		 estoy
estás
está		 estamos
estáis
están

Video Presentations

View the presentations below reviewing ser and estar. Take notes as you view the material as you will be responsible for the content. Be sure your speakers are turned up!

How to Use the Verb ser: Remember the Acronym DOCTOR

How to Use the Verb estar: Remember the Acronym PLACE

Review the Differences in Usage

Ser Vs. Estar - Usage Differences
SER (Identity) ESTAR (Condition)
  • Él es aburrido.
    • He is boring.
    • He is a boring person.
  • Soy nerviosa.
    • I am a nervous person.
  • Ella es bonita.
    • She is pretty.
    • She is a pretty girl.
  • Yo estoy aburrida.
    • I am bored.
    • I feel bored.
  • Estoy nerviosa.
    • I am nervous.
    • I feel nervous.
  • Está bonita.
    • She looks pretty.

Practice Activity

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