Repaso de gramática: ser y 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:

*ser y estar* (to be)
Pronoun	Ser	Estar
Yo	soy	estoy
Tú	eres	estás
Él/Ella/Usted	es	está
Nosostros/Nosotras	somos	estamos
Vosostros/Vosotras	sois	estáis
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	son	están

Video Lessons: ser y estar

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!

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**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

Use the following examples to help understand the difference in how to use ser y estar.

**ser vs. estar - Usage Differences**
ser (Identity): DOCTOR		estar (Condition): PLACE
Date: Hoy es miércoles. Occupation: Mi padre es juez. Characteristics: El gato es perezoso. Time: Son las cinco de la mañana. Origin: La chaqueta es de Colombia. Relationship: Es mi libro.		Position: El libro está en mi cuarto. Location: Estamos en la oficina. Action: Estoy discutiendo mi opinión. Condition: La comida está caliente. Emotion: El hombre está confundido.

Practice Activities: ser vs estar Review

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Activity One

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