Now that you understand the verb ser and how it is used in Spanish, you can go on to examine its sister “to be” verb, estar. Whereas ser is a verb of permanence, estar is reserved for more transitory meanings. It will help you discuss such “temporary” points as the weather, your mood, and somebody or something's physical location.
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Spanish Sections
- Starting with the Basics
- Pronunciation I: The Alphabet and Vowels
- Pronunciation II: Consonants and Accent Marks
- Subjects: Who Are You?
- Verbs: What Do You Do?
- Who Are You? Introducing Ser
- How Are You? Introducing Estar
- As Time Goes By: Other Verb Tenses
- The Vocabulary of Time
- Important Verbs to Know
- Present-Tense Irregular Verbs I
- Present-Tense Irregular Verbs II
- In Addition to the Verb: Direct and Indirect Objects
- Family and Friends
- Irregular Verbs: Moving Through Time
- Impersonal Assertions and the Subjunctive
- What You Like to Do
- Any Questions?
- A Day in the Life
- Means of Communication
- Spanish-to-English Glossary
- English-to-Spanish Glossary
- Spanish Idioms
- Verb Tables
- Answer Key