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19 Cards in this Set
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Both ser and estar are translated to be.
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In reality however they are very different Spanish verbs.
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Ser
yo soy tú eres él es nosotros somos ellos son |
Estar
yo estoy tú estás él está nosotros estamos ellos están |
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When to use "ser"
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Remember:
D.O.C.T.O.R. Also: it deals with more temporary things |
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D
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Description
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O
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Occupation
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C
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Characteristics (physical)
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T
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Time
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O
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Origin (nationality)
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R
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Relationships
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Overall what ser is used for includes
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personality and character
nationality race gender origin identification (name and title) profession events (includes time) |
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Examples of Ser
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Soy simpática.
Soy norteamericana. Soy alta y rubia. Soy profe Lemos. La clase de español es a las diez y media. El concierto es el viernes. |
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When to use "estar"
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Remember:
P.L.A.C.E. Also: it deals with more fixed/long-range things |
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P
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Position
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L
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Location
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A
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Action
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C
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Condition
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E
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Emotion
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These include
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location of things or people (but not events)
emotions (moods and feelings) physical or mental conditions appearances |
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Examples of Estar
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Newark está en California.
Estoy contenta. María está bonita. |
