What is the difference between "ser" y "estar"?

Ser is used to talk about permanent or lasting characterisics.It is used for time: Today is Monday= Hoy es lunesFor characteristics: My jumper is red= Mi jersey es rojo, She is my grandma= Ella es mi abuela.For descriptions: She is pretty= Ella es guapa.
Estar is used for temporary things.Emotions and feeling: She is sad= Esta triste, She is tired= Esta cansada.Location: She is at the park=Esta en el parqueActions/verbs= She is playing= Ella esta jugando.

Answered by Marina P. Spanish tutor

1099 Views

See similar Spanish GCSE tutors

Related Spanish GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What is the difference between "ser" and "estar"and when to use them


When would I use the imperfect tense instead of the preterite tense - this really confuses me?


What is adjectival agreement?


Translate the following into English: Me gusta ir de vacaciones con mi familia. También me encanta ir a la playa y nadar en el mar, especialmente cuando hace calor.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo
Cookie Preferences