1 S ER VS. E STAR Apuntes # 17

2 L AS CONJUGACIONES … SERESTAR SOYSOMOSESTOY ESTAMOS ERESSOISESTÁS ESTÁIS ESSONESTÁ ESTÁN

3 L OS USOS DE ‘S ER ’ Permanent characteristics La muchacha es alta. Origin/Nationality Yo soy de los estados unidos Identification (weather, job, identity…) Ella es una professora

4 L OS USOS DE ‘E STAR ’ Temporary characteristics (emotions) Yo estoy cansada. Location Nosotros estamos en la escuela. Present Progressive (-ing in English) Yo estoy bailando. (always followed by the –ando/- iendo form of the verb)

5 P RACTIQUEMOS They are at the stationary store. We are very sad. Where are you from? The girls are mexican. Is she a teacher? They are students. How are you today? What are you like? (how are you?... As a person)