When do you use "ser" versus "estar"?

Question

When do you use the verb ser versus the verb estar?

Answer 1

Aparsons:

We have several reference articles on this subject. I suggest you follow the links on the page I am referring you to and that you go through all those references in the order I have presented them. There is no "quick fix" to understanding "ser" and "estar" but following these links will be the beginning of learning. Please "click" on this link to get to the other 3 articles ----> Ser vs Ester.

Best regards,

Moe

Answer 2

You use ser for: 1. Description 2. Nationality 3. Origin 4. Occupation 5. Religion 6. Telling time 7. Date 8. Made of (material) 9. Possession

You use estar for: 1. Health 2. Location 3. Temporary condition 4. Present progressive

Answer 3

You use estar to describe the location of an object or to answer the question "How are you?" You use ser any time that you want to use "to be" in a sentence that is not included in the description of when to use estar.

Answer 4

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Here is an article on the use of ser and estar. I hope you find it helpful. ser vs estar