Spanish Verbs SER and ESTAR Vocabulary and Conjugations

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering conjugations, uses, and descriptive adjectives for the Spanish verbs SER and ESTAR.

SER

Spanish verb meaning 'to be', used for origin, permanent characteristics, occupations, nationalities, possession, materials, time/date, and event locations.

ESTAR

Spanish verb meaning 'to be', used for location, temporary conditions/feelings, and present progressive actions.

Yo soy

I am (present tense conjugation of SER)

Tú eres

You are (informal singular present tense conjugation of SER)

Él / Ella / Ud. es

He is / She is / You (formal singular) are (present tense conjugation of SER)

Nosotros somos

We are (present tense conjugation of SER)

Vosotros sois

You all are (informal plural used in Spain, present tense conjugation of SER)

Ellos / Ellas / Uds. son

They are / You all are (plural present tense conjugation of SER)

Yo estoy

I am (present tense conjugation of ESTAR)

Tú estás

You are (informal singular present tense conjugation of ESTAR)

Él / Ella / Ud. está

He is / She is / You (formal singular) are (present tense conjugation of ESTAR)

Nosotros estamos

We are (present tense conjugation of ESTAR)

Vosotros estáis

You all are (informal plural used in Spain, present tense conjugation of ESTAR)

Ellos / Ellas / Uds. están

They are / You all are (plural present tense conjugation of ESTAR)

alto(a)

Tall

bajo(a)

Short

bonito(a) / lindo(a)

Pretty / cute

feo(a)

Ugly

guapo(a)

Handsome / good-looking

generoso(a)

Generous

cómico(a) / gracioso(a)

Funny / comical

paciente

Patient

simpático(a)

Nice / friendly

deportista

Athletic / sporty

talentoso(a)

Talented

artístico(a)

Artistic

reservado(a) / tímido(a)

Reserved / shy

trabajador(a)

Hardworking

curioso(a)

Curious

famoso(a)

Famous

divertido(a)

Fun

aburrido(a) (with SER)

Boring

delgado(a)

Thin / skinny

gordo(a)

Fat

estadounidense

From the United States / American

enfermo(a)

Sick

cansado(a)

Tired

alegre

Happy / glad

contento(a)

Content / happy

triste

Sad

listo(a)

Ready

ocupado(a)

Busy

preocupado(a)

Worried

enojado(a)

Angry

furioso(a)

Furious

frustrado(a)

Frustrated

de buen humor

In a good mood

de mal humor

In a bad mood

rico(a) (food)

Tasty / delicious

abierto(a)

Open

cerrado(a)

Closed

Present Progressive (-ar)

Formed using ESTAR + verb ending in -ando (e.g., tocando)

Present Progressive (-er / -ir)

Formed using ESTAR + verb ending in -iendo (e.g., comiendo)