grammar & verbs

Question

In what situations is it appropriate to use :- Ella es or está Somos or estamos ellos son or están

Hola, Bienvenido al foro! The resources available on this site will answer a lot of your questions just under the "Learn" tab at the top of the page. - rac1, May 29, 2012

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Look for the one that talks about ser and estar. There are many. - katydew, May 29, 2012

Answer 1

Hola daviesm3

Generally speaking…Estar is used to describe a place or condition. These are things that are more susceptible to change.

Ser denotes things that are less changeable or permanent.

Juanita (ser) es bonita. Juanita is beautiful. This is her unchanging natural disposicion. But,…Que bonita (estar) está hoy. How pretty she is today. (She is pretty today…but, what about tommorrow?

La uva (ser) es verde. The grape is green. That’s it’s natural color. La uva (estar) está verde. The grape is green. It’s not ripe yet.

Good luck, Viejito

Thank you very much I now understand. - MariaD3, May 30, 2012

Answer 2

Davies,

Watching the 10 minute Learn video on ser & estar will really help you. It even gives some hints to remember which one to use.

Location or temporary condition (LoCo).... 'estar'.

Jose está en el parque. Jose is in the park.

More permanent characteristics, professions, family relationships are some things that need "ser".

Soy profesora.

I am teacher.

Jose es mi hermano.

Jose is my brother.

Here is the link:

Video 1.11 for ser & estar

ser & estar link that is helpful

Thank you for your help & the link - MariaD3, May 30, 2012

Answer 3

It sounds to me like your talking about common or polite speak. For instance, if your talking to a family member or close friend you can use: Como estás. But you should always use the polite version when speaking to a stranger or someone you don't know well: Como está.

Answer 4

Bufff!!, you need to revise your grammar... It's a very common English mistake.

Yes, I am aware that it is common english misunderstanding, however no one has been able to explain it to me . Can you Josemaloru please answer my question?explain M - MariaD3, May 29, 2012