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Verb Quiz

SER AND ESTAR TO BE

In English we only have one verb for the verb to be.  In Spanish we have two verbs Ser and Estar.  Both of these verbs are translated as the verb to be.  These two verbs are also irregular.  So how do we conjugate the verbs ? 

So why are there two verbs and how do we use them ?

 

At this beginner’s stage of learning it is probably enough to think of

Ser as being permanent and Estar as being temporary. 

 

SER                                                              ESTAR

 

Nationality                                                 Position and location

Characteristics                                          Feelings and emotions                                   

Profession                                                 INGs   e.g. speaking

Day                                                             Death                                                   

Date

Time

Color

Shape

Politics

Religion

Possession