Ser and estar Preview Ser Estar
Ser Both ser and estar mean to be, but they aren’t used interchangeably. Use ser to . . . say where a class or an event takes place describe the characteristics of someone or something El concierto es en el teatro. Elías es alto y rubio.
Estar Both ser and estar mean to be, but they aren’t used interchangeably. Use estar to . . . say what is going on right now say where someone or something is Mamá está regando las plantas. Tu ropa está en la secadora.
Estar Both ser and estar mean to be, but they aren’t used interchangeably. Use estar to . . . say how someone feels or how food tastes Ramiro está enfermo hoy. Esta sopa está deliciosa.