Ser/Estar

4 years ago

 
“SER”
“Ser” is used to describe the characteristics of a person or a thing.
El hombre es flaco
-to tell the time/date/price…
Hoy es lunes.
-to talk about ownership…
La casa es mía.

“ESTAR”
“Estar” is used for talking about a location.
Paris está en Francia.
-to explain a temporary state (that might change from one moment to the next)…
Estoy enfermo.
-to talk about activities that are happening right now. (estar+gerundium)
Estoy cocinando lasagne 