Ser o Estar, the verb "to Be" in Spanish, the easier and short way to master it!
To Be
SER
Description:
- Who you are.
- How you are like.
- Where you are from.
- What it is.
- What time is.
- Preposition “de” gives origin
ESTAR
Location, Feelings & Agreement:
- How you are.
- Where you are at.
- How you feel.
- You agree.
- Preposition “en” gives you location.
Let’s start to practice Spanish.
- Tú eres de Canadá. / You are from Canadá. (origin)
- Tú estás en Canadá. / You are in Canadá. (location)
- Nosotros estamos de acuerdo. / We agree. (agreement)
- Ellos son los Gerentes. / They are the managers. (description)
- Tu familia es agradable. / Your family is nice. (description)
- Usted es esposo de Mary. / You are Mary’s husband. (description)
- Yo soy Director. / I am a Director. (description)
- Ella es alta. / She is tall. (description)
Special case:
- Tú eres casado. / You are married. (description)
- Tú estás casado. / You are married. (status)