#7 Weekly Game - To be or not to be: Ser, Estar, & Tener - This week use 'estar' -> Action

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No. 7 Weekly Game - To be or not to be: Ser, Estar, & Tener - This week use 'Estar' -> Action

To be or not to be: Ser, Estar, Tener

No. 7 - Today's use: Estar -> Action

helpful SD link from grammar section

Do these 3 little Spanish words cause you to tremble? Here is a weekly way to practice ser, estar, or tener. helpful SD link

1. Post one sentence using the word and usage for the week in Spanish & English.

2. You may post one image for illustration.

3. Remember to thank the correctors (this is unwritten SD etiquette), and to vote for a few other players to encourage them.

4. Anormal said he would 'unofficially' help with corrections whenever he can, but anyone can help out that is able to make reliable Spanish corrections.

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¿Estas 3 palabritas españoles le hace temblar? Aquí es una forma de práctica seminal los tres: ser, estar o tener.

1. Suba una oración usando la palabra y el uso para la semana en español.

2. Puede subir una imagen para la ilustración.

3. Recuerde: Agradezca a los correctors. Vote por los otros jugadores para allentarlos. Esto es protocolo no escrito.

4. Anormal dijo que "extraoficialmente" ayudaría con correcciones siempre que puede, pero alguien pueda ayudar que es capaz de hacer correcciones españolas confiables.

El uso de hoy es: Estar -> Action

Want another chance to post on last week's thread? Here's the link to no. 6: No 6 Ser - Characteristic

Tthanks for the time you take to do these katy. - 0095ca4c, Jul 30, 2013

You are welcome Margherite. - katydew, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 1

This week's use is 'Estar + Action'

Estaba caminando en la calle, cuando tuve que moverme porque una camioneta estaba pasándome.

I was walking in the street, when I had to move because a van was passing me.

I'm learning, too, and would appreciate corrections.

Ok... i thought it was Action - 0080b918, Jul 30, 2013

porque estaba pasando una camioneta - pasándome would mean is already passing aside from you so no reason to move. - Anormal, Jul 30, 2013

Thanks for the insight, Anormal. - katydew, Jul 30, 2013

Answer 2

Está pintando con cuidado para que la pintura resulte tan hermosa como la realidad.

He is painting carefully in order for the painting to turn out as beautiful as reality.

la realidad - Anormal, Jul 31, 2013

I think there has been some success in the painting endeavor. - katydew, Aug 1, 2013

Yes, it's beautiful. - GraceM, Aug 1, 2013

Thanks for the help, Anormal. I originally used "la", but then I took it out. I see I should have kept it. Thanks again. - GraceM, Aug 1, 2013

Answer 3

Quiero ser un hombre de acción, pero estoy lento en acción,

y no puedo reaccionar rápido.

Porque yo estoy corriendo lentamente; ¿soy un corredor lento?

I want to be a man of action , but I am slow in action ,and I cannot react fast.

Because I am running slowly; Am I a slow runner ?

Not necessarily amigo...you might be a fast runner who is pacing himself. :-) Does that have two 'ss's? - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

Aha, you see right through my evil plan P G . - ray76, Jul 31, 2013

:-) - Anormal, Jul 31, 2013

Bond is always so dashing. - katydew, Aug 1, 2013

No Katya it is an Aston Martin . - ray76, Aug 1, 2013

Answer 4

Esta noche está comió comiendo un burrito con pavo y queso.

Tonight, she ate a turkey and cheese wrap.

Is "burrito" okay to use for "wrap" here? And of course did I use "estar + action" correctly? - bandit51jd, Jul 31, 2013

está comiendo - Anormal, Jul 31, 2013

Gracias, Anormal! - bandit51jd, Aug 1, 2013

Hi Bandita. - katydew, Aug 1, 2013

Answer 5

Están montando a los caballos. They are riding the horses.

Please correct me or improve the sentence if needed. Thanks! - Findy, Jul 30, 2013

Very interesting...for learners of English, your English sentence has two meanings :-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 30, 2013

I never thought about that... I hope it's not rude. I guess I'm just ignorant of my own language. lol - Findy, Jul 30, 2013

Two meanings? - Anormal, Jul 30, 2013

Hi Anormal...yes, in English, 'They are riding horses' can mean either 'the people are riding the horses' or 'the horses themselves are used for riding', in the latter, riding would be an adjective describing the horses. :-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 30, 2013

Thank you, Margherite, by the way!! :D - Findy, Jul 31, 2013

I see now. :) I guess I should have put, Están montando LOS caballos, to avoid confusion. I think I will! hehe - Findy, Jul 31, 2013

I was wondering if this was in Chile. - katydew, Jul 31, 2013

You're welcome Findy...I don't know about 'los' or even how you say 'they are riding horses' (type of horse) in spanish. I have a feeling it would be the horses are used for riding but I am not sure. - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

How about as a modifier? (Translator: riding boots(n) - botas (f) de montar). "Caballos de montar." ? - Findy, Jul 31, 2013

Katy, I don't know where the picture was taken - I just got it off of the internet when I searched images for caballos. :) - Findy, Jul 31, 2013

it is in spain - Anormal, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 6

Usually my friend and I would play tennis today, but he broke his arm last week and now has to stay at home.

Usualmente, mi amigo y yo estaríamos jugar el jugando al tenis hoy, pero la semana pasada se rompió el brazo y ahora debe quedarse en casa.

If someone could point out my mistakes, I would appreciate it very much. Thank you.

jugando al tenis. - By the way: usually today? this sound a little odd, how can today be usually if is just today? I don't know if you understand what I mean. - Anormal, Jul 30, 2013

A broken funny bone... lol... I hope that never happens to me. - katydew, Jul 30, 2013

It infers that they play every week on this day (whatever today happens to be). Anormal, could you also use 'jugaría' to mean 'would play'? - katydew, Jul 30, 2013

@Anormal...thank you so much for the correction. I truly appreciate the time you take to do this. :-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 30, 2013

Hi Anormal...yes, katy is correct. What I meant was 'today is Tuesday and we usually play every Tuesday'. Does that make more sense? - 0095ca4c, Jul 30, 2013

Answer 7

They are watching you, my friend.

Están observándote a ti, mi amigo.

It must be the catnip in my pocket. - 0083f5dc, Aug 1, 2013

I think someone is creeping on you, Sir Gato. - katydew, Aug 1, 2013

Están observándote (a ti)..... or Te están observando (a ti)........ - Anormal, Aug 1, 2013

Muchas gracias, Anormal! - rac1, Aug 1, 2013

And he doesn't look too happy, Katy. - rac1, Aug 1, 2013

They will do anything for catnip, JL, lol - rac1, Aug 1, 2013

Answer 8

Estuvieron vistiéndose. They were getting dressed.

I still can't tie a tie. Good thing I don't have to. - katydew, Aug 1, 2013

I had to learn how to tie a tie when I worked at a gas station. I am not joking, the store's name is Kum and Go. You can look it up on the internet. - 0083f5dc, Aug 1, 2013

:-) - Anormal, Aug 1, 2013

Answer 9

How about lack of action?

¡Niños, esténse quietos! Children, stay still (don't move around)!

Good idea! :) - Findy, Jul 30, 2013

It's always about the kids :). - 0083f5dc, Jul 30, 2013

:-) - Anormal, Jul 30, 2013

They seem to be listening. - katydew, Jul 30, 2013

Answer 10

There was to much actions.

Había a mucho acciones.

Hi Tick, you need to use estar + an action in the form of a verb (infinitive). Give it another try using your edit option. - katydew, Jul 30, 2013