Ser y estar

Learning Objectives Identify the verbs 'ser' and 'estar' in a simple sentence. Choose 'es' or 'está' to describe one object. Choose 'son' or 'están' to describe many objects. Use 'ser' to say what something is (like its color or size). Use 'estar' to say where something is. Use 'estar' to say how someone feels. Create a simple sentence using 'ser' or 'estar' correctly. 👋 ¿La manzana es roja o está roja? 🤔 Let's learn the difference! We will learn about two special verbs: ser and estar. They both mean 'to be'. We will learn the secret for when to use each one! Real-World Applications Telling your friend what color your shirt is. 👕 Saying whe...

TermDefinitionExample Verbo (Verb)A verb is an action word. It tells you what is happening. 🏃‍♀️Correr (to run), saltar (to jump), ser (to be), estar (to be). SerWe use this verb for what something *is*. It's for things that don't change easily.Yo soy un niño. (I am a boy.) EstarWe use this verb for how or where something *is*. It's for things that can change.El libro está en la mesa. (The book is on the table.) EsA form of 'ser' for one thing. 🍎La manzana es roja. (The apple is red.) SonA form of 'ser' for more than one thing. 🍎🍎Las manzanas son rojas. (The apples are red.) EstáA form of 'estar' for one thing. CATEl gato está dormido. (The cat is asleep.) EstánA form of 'estar' for more than one thing. CATSLos gatos están dormido...

Rule 1: Use SER for 'What It Is' Ser = What something is like (color, size, who you are). Use 'ser' for things that are part of what something is. A ball is round. You are a student. Rule 2: Use ESTAR for 'How or Where It Is' Estar = How something feels or where it is located. Use 'estar' for feelings and locations. I am happy. The pencil is on the desk. Rule 3: One or Many? Use 'es' or 'está' for one thing. Use 'son' or 'están' for many things. One dog: El perro es grande. Many dogs: Los perros son grandes.