To be Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is the Spanish verb for ‘to be’?
Ser
What is the other Spanish verb for ‘to be’?
Estar
True or False: ‘Ser’ is used for temporary states.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘Yo ___ (to be) feliz.’
soy
Which verb would you use for location: ‘ser’ or ‘estar’?
Estar
What is the first person singular form of ‘estar’?
Estoy
True or False: ‘Ser’ is used for identity and characteristics.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘Ellos ___ (to be) estudiantes.’
son
What is the third person singular form of ‘ser’?
Es
Which verb would you use for emotions: ‘ser’ or ‘estar’?
Estar
What is the second person plural form of ‘ser’?
Sois
True or False: ‘Estar’ can indicate a change from the norm.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘Nosotros ___ (to be) en casa.’
estamos
What is the difference between ‘ser’ and ‘estar’?
‘Ser’ is for permanent states; ‘estar’ is for temporary states.
Which verb do you use for professions: ‘ser’ or ‘estar’?
Ser
What is the first person plural form of ‘estar’?
Estamos
Fill in the blank: ‘Tú ___ (to be) mi amigo.’
eres
What is the past tense form of ‘ser’ for ‘yo’?
Fui
What is the past tense form of ‘estar’ for ‘ella’?
Estuvo
True or False: ‘Soy’ is the present tense of ‘ser’ for ‘yo’.
True
Which verb would you use to describe the weather: ‘ser’ or ‘estar’?
Estar
What is the third person plural form of ‘ser’?
Son
Fill in the blank: ‘Marta y yo ___ (to be) cansados.’
estamos
What is the future tense form of ‘ser’ for ‘yo’?
Seré
