Verb To Be in Spanish
Today we are going to learn the differences between the Spanish Verbs: Ser and Estar. In Spanish, there are two words equivalent to the English verb ‘to be’: ‘ ser ’ and ‘ estar ’. First let's see the conjugation of the verbs SER and ESTAR in the present Tense: Ser comes from the Latin word ‘esse’ which is the same root word for the English word ‘essence’. Use this verb to express essencial quality or permanent attributes. Estar comes from the Latin word ‘stare’ which is the same root word for the English word ‘state’. You must use this verb to talk about c hangeable state or temporary conditions. 1. Origin / Nationality: Ellos son alemanes (They are G ermans ) 2. Names: Él es Carlos (This is Carlos) 3. Describing a person or a thing: Tú eres alta y delgada (You are tall and thin ) 4. Material: El ...