SER vs ESTAR Capítulo 5B Página 258 If I want to see this PowerPoint again after today’s lesson, it is MY responsibility to: Visit Sra Diaz’s website and access it through the Chp 5B link!
SER vs. ESTAR “To Be?” or “To Be?” “When do I use which?” is the question.
SER DOCTORDOCTOR DR. SER
D escriptions O C T O R
SER D escriptions Occupation C T O R
SER Descriptions Occupation Characteristics T O R
SER Descriptions Occupation Characteristics Time O R No, son las dos y treinta y cinco. Son las dos y media.
SER Descriptions Occupation Characteristics Time Origin R
SER Descriptions Occupation Characteristics Time Origin Relationships
ESTAR LACELACE
Location/position A C E
ESTAR Location/position Action in progress C E
ESTAR Location/position Action in progress Condition E
ESTAR Location/position Action in progress Condition Emotion
SER and ESTAR Some adjectives can be used with both verbs. Their meanings, however, will change. Soy guapo. Estoy guapo. I am a handsome person. I look good (today).
SER and ESTAR Some adjectives can be used with both verbs. Their meanings, however, will change. Ella es lista. Ella está lista. She is clever/smart. She is ready.