Unidad 5.1 TJMS Señora Jorgensen
Both Verbs in Spanish mean “to be” I am happy I am American That house is (made of) stone
N ationality O rigin T ime I dentity C haracteristics E vents P lace L ocation A ction C ondition E motion For how you feel or where you are, always use the verb ESTAR!
Mary is tired today. ◦ Emotion/condition ◦ For how you feel or where you are, always use the verb estar!
My sister-in-law is Peruvian. Nationality ◦ Ser
This coffee is terrible today! Condition ◦ Estar
My friend Lucy is from Canada. Ser ◦ Nationality
I am at the library. Estar ◦ Location ◦ For how you feel or where you are, always use the verb estar!
My brother is doing his homework. Estar ◦ Action
I am a happy person. Ser ◦ Identity/Characteristics
The party is this Saturday. Ser ◦ Events
The party is this Saturday. I am very excited! Ser, Estar ◦ Events ◦ Emotion