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1 You have already learned that ser and estar both mean to be but are used for different purposes. These charts summarize the key differences in usage between ser and estar. Copyright © 2008 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved.

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3 ¡Atención! Note that de is generally used after ser to express not only origin (Es de Buenos Aires.) and possession (Es la pluma de Maite.), but also what material something is made of (La bicicleta es de metal.). Copyright © 2008 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved.

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6 Ser and estar with adjectives
With many descriptive adjectives, ser and estar can both be used, but the meaning will change. Copyright © 2008 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved.

7 In the examples above, the statements with ser are general observations about the inherent qualities of Juan and Ana. The statements with estar describe conditions that are variable. Copyright © 2008 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved.

8 Here are some adjectives that change in meaning when used with ser and estar.
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9 Alejandra está cansada.
Form complete sentences by using the correct form of ser or estar and making any other necessary changes. The first item has been done for you. Alejandra / cansado _________________________ ellos / pelirrojo _________________________ Carmen / alto _________________________ yo / la clase de español _________________________ película / a las once _________________________ hoy / viernes _________________________ nosotras / enojado _________________________ Antonio / médico _________________________ Romeo y Julieta / enamorado _________________________ libros / de Ana _________________________ Marisa y Juan / estudiando _________________________ partido de baloncesto / gimnasio _________________________ Alejandra está cansada. Copyright © 2008 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved.

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