You have already learned that ser and estar

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You have already learned that ser and estar both mean to be but are

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. © 2014 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 5. 3 -1

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Ser de expresses not only origin (Es de Buenos Aires. ) and possession (Es

Ser de expresses not only origin (Es de Buenos Aires. ) and possession (Es la pluma de Maru. ), but also what material something is made of (La bicicleta es de metal. ). © 2014 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 5. 3 -3

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© 2014 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 5. 3 -5

Ser and estar with adjectives u With many descriptive adjectives, ser and estar can

Ser and estar with adjectives u With many descriptive adjectives, ser and estar can both be used, but the meaning will change. © 2014 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 5. 3 -6

u In the examples above, the statements with ser are general observations about the

u 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. © 2014 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 5. 3 -7

u Here are some adjectives that change in meaning when used with ser and

u Here are some adjectives that change in meaning when used with ser and estar. © 2014 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 5. 3 -8

When referring to objects, ser seguro/a means to be safe. El puente es seguro.

When referring to objects, ser seguro/a means to be safe. El puente es seguro. The bridge is safe. © 2014 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 5. 3 -9

Form complete sentences by using the correct form of ser or estar and making

Form complete sentences by using the correct form of ser or estar and making any other necessary changes. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Alejandra / cansado _____________ Alejandra está cansada. ellos / pelirrojo _____________ Carmen / alto _____________ yo / la clase de español _____________ película / a las once _____________ hoy / viernes _____________ © 2014 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. 7. nosotras / enojado _____________ 8. Antonio / médico _____________ 9. Romeo y Julieta / enamorado _____________ 10. libros / de Ana _____________ 11. Marisa y Juan / estudiando _____________ 12. partido de baloncesto / gimnasio _____________ 5. 3 -10

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