Spanish Quiz - Ser, Estar, Tener, and Gustar

What do the verbs Ser and Estar mean?

“To be.”

Conjugate ser for yo

Soy

Conjugate ser for tu

Eres

Conjugate ser for el/ella/usted

Es

Conjugate ser for nosotros/nosotras

somos

Conjugate ser for vosotros/vosotras

sois

Conjugate ser for ellos/ellas/ustedes

son

Conjugate estar for yo

Estoy

Conjugate estar for tu

Estas

Conjugate estar for el/ella/usted

Esta

Conjugate estar for nosotros/nosotras

Estamos

Conjugate estar for vosotros/vosotras

Estais

Conjugate estar for ellos/ellas/ustedes

Estan

When do you use ser?

When you’re talking about: description, occupation, characteristics, time/date, origin, and relationships (Permanent)

When do you use estar?

When you’re talking about: position, location, action, condition, or emotion (Temporary)

What is the structure in Spanish in how to say someone has to do something?

Subject + tener (conjugated) + que + infinitive

What is the structure for saying a specific physical feature someone HAS?

Subject + TENER + physical description (For physical features)

What is the structure for describing what someone/something is?

Subject + SER + physical description (For identity/inherent traits)

How would you say “I like swimming”?

A mi me gusta nadar.

How would you say “You like running”?

A ti te gusta correr.

How would you say “She likes the beach”?

A ella le gusta la playa.

How would you say “We like dogs”?

A nosotros nos gustan los perros.

How would you say “You all like drawing”?

A vosotros os gusta dibujar.

How would you say “They like books”?

A ellos les gustan los libros.