Use of a verb

Question

How do I sue the verb estar instead of ser

Hola, Bienvenido al foro! - rac1, Jun 12, 2012

Answer 1

Good question. These are some good links to help you figure this out. SD=SpanishDict

SpanishDict Basic Ser vs. Estar This outlines what I think you're looking for...a good place to start. The following links are all topics from SpanishDict grammar pages, and are more in-depth about the specific uses of the two verbs.

SD Uses of Ser: Descriptions

SD Uses of Ser: Origins

SD Uses or Ser: Time

SD Uses of Estar: Location

SD Uses of Estar: Condition

SD Video Lesson 1.11: Ser vs. Estar This is one of those video lessons with the teacher Parralee.

Study Spanish Ser vs. Estar 1 (You can find parts 2-4 on the sidebar of this page, as well as quizzes and other interesting information about Spanish.

That's a great list of links that should be very helpful to any struggling with the question of when to use "ser" and when to use "estar". Good job of researching the question! - Esteban3304, Jun 12, 2012

Answer 2

A good rule of thumb, (only as a rule of thumg), is that if something is different then the norm, than use estar. If something is how it always is use ser. Examples: She ia really pretty today. -> Estar You are a funny person. -> Ser It is raining -> Estar Your house is very nice. -> Ser

Answer 3

Here is a link on SpanishDict that has some good information on this subject. See if it helps. Among the other answers you will get here, you will also have this resource.