Difference between "ser" and "estar" in Spanish
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The verbs "ser" and "estar" can be translated with "to be" in English. Below we explain how to use the two verbs.
In general it can be said that "ser" refers to "innate" characteristics, while "estar" is often used to talk about states or transitory properties. Beside of that, "estar" is also used to describe geographical positions.
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"Ser" refers to "innate" or permanent characteristics.
For name, identity, origin, profession and religion the verb "ser" is used.
You can use "ser" for unchangeable properties, such as character and appearance.
For impersonal expressions you can use the verb "ser" in Spanish.
The place a person or a thing is from can be described with "ser".
With "ser" you can also talk about the material something is made of.
Time can refer to days, dates, years and the time of the day.
You can use "ser" to express results.
You can form the passive voice with "ser" + participle.
"Estar" is often used to talk about states or transitory properties.
The location of someone or something describes where it is permanently or transitory.
Exception: The location of an event/party is described using "ser", not "estar". Example: La fiesta es en mi casa. - The party is in my house.
You can use "estar" to express a temporary mood or state of a person.
"Estar" is also used to describe temporary and often subjective properties of objects.
"Estar" is used in many fixed idiomatic expressions.
To form ongoing actions you need "estar" + participle.
There are some adjectives that can be used with both "ser" and "estar" to form sentences. The meaning depends of the verb. In the following table you can find some examples:
"ser" + adjective | translation | "estar"+ adjective | translation |
---|---|---|---|
ser inteligente | (to) be an intelligent person | estar inteligente | (to) be intelligent (special moment) |
ser abierto/a | (to) be open-minded | estar abierto/a | (to) be open (e.g. door, window) |
ser aburrido/a | (to) be boring | estar aburrido/a | (to) be bored |
ser enfermo/a | (to) be chronically ill | estar enfermo/a | (to) be temporarily ill |
ser bueno/a | (to) be good | estar bueno/a | (to) be attractive |
ser cansado/a | (to) be a tiring person | estar cansado/a | (to) be tired |
ser malo/a | (to) be bad | estar malo/a | (to) be ill |
ser rico/a | (to) be rich | estar rico/a | (to) be tasty |
ser viejo/a | (to) be old | estar viejo/a | (to) look old |
"Bien" and "mal" are only used in combination with "estar"! → "Está bien." - "It's okay."
In this lesson you learned how to use the verbs "ser" and "estar" correctly. Now test your knowledge in our free exercises.
Fill in the correct conjugation of "ser" or "estar".
1. Son las once de la mañana. - It's eleven o'clock.
2. Lima la capital de Perú. - Lima is the capital of Peru.
3. Valencia en la costa del mediterráneo. - Valencia is on the Mediterranean coast.
4. Marc camarero en un bar. - Marc is a waiter in a bar.
5. ¿Dónde el concierto? - Where is the concert?
6. La paella muy rica. - The Paella is very tasty.
7. Tú muy intelligente, hablas cinco idiomas. - You are very intelligent, you speak five languages.
8. ¿Laura y Julia nervioso por el examen? - Laura and Julia are you nervous about the exam?
9. ¿Dónde Maria? - Where is Maria?
10. Michael y yo alemanes. - Michael and I are Germans.
Fill in the correct forms of "ser" and "estar".
1. Es un vino estupendo. - It's a great wine.
2. Hola María, ¿cómo ? - Hello María, how are you?
3. buscando trabajo. - I'm looking for a job.
4. una secretaria. - I'm a secretary.
5. Aquí cerca una empresa donde buscan secretarias. - Here close is a company where they are looking for secretaries.
6. Normalmente Manuel muy serio, pero hoy muy divertido. - Normally Manuel is very serious, but today he's very funny.
7. No seguro. - I'm not sure.
8. La mesa de madera. - The table is made of wood.
9. La tienda abierta. - The store is open.
10. La clase en la Sala 200. - The class is in room 200.
Use the verb ser or estar - depending on what you want to express! Make use of the right tense.
1. Siempre Laura una persona abierta. (Laura has always been an open-minded person.)
2. La puerta abierta. - (The door is open.)
3. Lo que ha pasado en el accidente muy triste. (What happened in the accident is very sad.)
4. El lunes muy triste. (On Monday I was very sad.)
5. Todas mis compañeras enfermas. (All my friends are sick.)
6. Mi madre crónicamente enferma. - (My mum is cronically ill.)
7. Zorros muy inteligentes. (Foxes are very intelligent.)
8. En este momento mi hermana muy inteligente. (In that moment my sister was very intelligent.)
9. La comida hoy rica. (The food today is very tasty.)
10. El fútbolista muy rico. (The soccer player is very rich.)
Fill in the correct conjugation of "ser" or "estar".
1. Son las once de la mañana. - It's eleven o'clock.
2. Lima la capital de Perú. - Lima is the capital of Peru.
3. Valencia en la costa del mediterráneo. - Valencia is on the Mediterranean coast.
4. Marc camarero en un bar. - Marc is a waiter in a bar.
5. ¿Dónde el concierto? - Where is the concert?
6. La paella muy rica. - The Paella is very tasty.
7. Tú muy intelligente, hablas cinco idiomas. - You are very intelligent, you speak five languages.
8. ¿Laura y Julia nervioso por el examen? - Laura and Julia are you nervous about the exam?
9. ¿Dónde Maria? - Where is Maria?
10. Michael y yo alemanes. - Michael and I are Germans.
Fill in the correct forms of "ser" and "estar".
1. Es un vino estupendo. - It's a great wine.
2. Hola María, ¿cómo ? - Hello María, how are you?
3. buscando trabajo. - I'm looking for a job.
4. una secretaria. - I'm a secretary.
5. Aquí cerca una empresa donde buscan secretarias. - Here close is a company where they are looking for secretaries.
6. Normalmente Manuel muy serio, pero hoy muy divertido. - Normally Manuel is very serious, but today he's very funny.
7. No seguro. - I'm not sure.
8. La mesa de madera. - The table is made of wood.
9. La tienda abierta. - The store is open.
10. La clase en la Sala 200. - The class is in room 200.
Use the verb ser or estar - depending on what you want to express! Make use of the right tense.
1. Siempre Laura una persona abierta. (Laura has always been an open-minded person.)
2. La puerta abierta. - (The door is open.)
3. Lo que ha pasado en el accidente muy triste. (What happened in the accident is very sad.)
4. El lunes muy triste. (On Monday I was very sad.)
5. Todas mis compañeras enfermas. (All my friends are sick.)
6. Mi madre crónicamente enferma. - (My mum is cronically ill.)
7. Zorros muy inteligentes. (Foxes are very intelligent.)
8. En este momento mi hermana muy inteligente. (In that moment my sister was very intelligent.)
9. La comida hoy rica. (The food today is very tasty.)
10. El fútbolista muy rico. (The soccer player is very rich.)
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You will also be learning about the Danish culture, as I believe culture and language go together, and one cannot be understood without the other (I very much look forward to introducing you to Danish customs, traditions and food).
I'll be focused on your progress, rather your 'errors', as I don't believe in teaching a language by focusing on student's "mistakes", but on their potential. There is an "interlanguage" that is the language that emerge in between your original language, and the language you're trying to learn. And it is only normal that this language is a bit of a mix, that is ever-evolving.
With me, you'll also have the important advantage that I am both a teacher of English and Danish, and therefore know how the languages correlate.
I've learned about all of these aspects "the communicative approach", "task-based learning", "cultural studies" and "interlanguage" and a "functional view on language learning", as a part of my education, and I know they are all a part of recent research in the field.
I have prepared a lesson plan for beginners - which can both be used for group- and single lessons. But I can also create a specifically crafted lesson plan just for you and your needs/level, or if you already know Danish, but just want to improve it.
I hope we meet, and look forward to helping you learn some Danish :)
Rebecca
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Rebecca is a Danish native. She teaches Danish for every level. She personalizes every lesson according to your level, your demand and your interest. She is a nice and smiling person which is passioned by teaching.
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