Ser vs Estar

Learn the Differences

used when describing the temporary state of a person or thing.

used when describing the temporary state of a person or thing.

Estar

used when describing the permanent state of a person or thing.

Ser

DOCTOR

Ser

PLACE

Estar

Ser (1st person)

(Yo) soy

Estar ( 1st person)

(Yo) estoy

Ser (2nd person)

Tú eres(Ud. suitcase)

Estar (2nd person)

Tú estás

Ser (3rd person)

(él/ Ella/ Ud.) es

Estar (3rd person)

(él/ Ella/ Ud.) está

Ser Pural (1st)

(Nosotras/ os) somos

Estar Plural (1st)

(Nosotras/ os) estamos

Yo soy

I am (Ser)

Yo estoy

I’m (Estar)