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    This document discusses the uses of the Spanish verbs ser and estar. It provides the conjugations of ser and estar and explains that ser is used to describe permanent qualities like descriptions, occupations, characteristics, time, origin, and relationships. Estar is used to describe temporary states like position, location, actions, conditions, and emotions. It provides the acronyms DOCTOR and PLACE to help remember the distinctions between the uses of ser and estar.

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    This document discusses the uses of the Spanish verbs ser and estar. It provides the conjugations of ser and estar and explains that ser is used to describe permanent qualities like descriptions, occupations, characteristics, time, origin, and relationships. Estar is used to describe temporary states like position, location, actions, conditions, and emotions. It provides the acronyms DOCTOR and PLACE to help remember the distinctions between the uses of ser and estar.

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    This document discusses the uses of the Spanish verbs ser and estar. It provides the conjugations of ser and estar and explains that ser is used to describe permanent qualities like descriptions, occupations, characteristics, time, origin, and relationships. Estar is used to describe temporary states like position, location, actions, conditions, and emotions. It provides the acronyms DOCTOR and PLACE to help remember the distinctions between the uses of ser and estar.

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    SER AND ESTAR ARE BOTH TO BE VERBS


    We have already learned that there are two to be
    verbs in Spanish.
    Here they are along with their conjugations. Please
    write them down along with their translations:

    SER

    TO BE

    ESTAR

    TO BE

    Yo SOY

    Nosotros
    SOMOS

    Yo estoy

    Nosotros
    ESTAMOS

    T ERES

    Vosotros
    SOIS

    T ests

    Vosotros
    estis

    l ES
    Ella ES
    Usted ES

    Ellos SON
    Ellas SON
    Ustedes SON

    l est
    Ella est
    Usted est

    Ellos estn
    Ellas estn
    Ustedes
    estn

    HOW DO I REMEMBER?

    Use the Acronyms DOCTOR


    and PLACE
    The followings slides will
    tell use what those stand
    for.

    SER GENERAL RULE


    General Ser Rule
    Ser is used to classify and identify permanent or
    lasting attributes. If the general rule isnt specific
    enough for you, think of the acronymDOCTOR,
    which stands for
    Description,
    Occupation,Characteristic,Time,Origin,
    andRelationship.
    As with any rule, there may be exceptions to the permanent vs. temporary state
    of being, but it is a place to start when deciding which verb to use in Spanish.

    DOCTOR SER D IS FOR DESCRIPTION


    For description, think of what you would say if
    someone asked you "Whats he like?" These
    are the essential qualities that define a person
    and probably wont change. They can be a
    name or a physical description.

    YosoyRal.(IamRal.)
    Yosoy baja, pelirroja y seria.
    (Iamshort, red-haired, and
    serious.)
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    DOCTOR SER O IS FOR OCCUPATION


    Occupations are seen as life-long careers and
    are therefore seen as more "permanent"
    than many people would think in the United
    States.
    Soymaestra del espaol.(Iama Spanish
    teacher.)
    Ellossonestudiantes.(Theyarestudents.)
    Mi padrees un camarero.(My fatherisa
    waiter.)
    No Indefinite Articles
    Notice that the indefinite articles un, una,
    unos,andunasareomittedwhen
    describing an occupation after the verb ser
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    DOCTOR SER C IS FOR


    CHARACTERISTICS

    Characteristics are personality


    descriptions of a person. These
    would probably be the second
    thing you say to "Whats he like?"
    Amaliaesinteligente, bonita, y
    amable.(Ameliaisintelligent, pretty,
    and friendly.)
    Mi esposoesromntico y carioso.(My
    husbandisromantic and caring.)
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    DOCTOR SER T IS FOR TIME


    Time includes days, dates, and hours. For hours,
    use es for one oclock and son for all other
    hours.
    Hoyeslunes, el veintisiete de febrero.(Todayis
    Monday, February 27th.)
    Maana es mi cumpleaos.(Tomorrow ismy
    birthday.)
    Ahoraesla una y media.(Right nowitsone
    thirty.)
    Sonlas cinco y veinticinco.(Itsfive twenty five.)

    DOCTOR SER O #2 IS FOR ORIGIN


    As the place a person is from or the
    material something is made from is not
    going to change we use ser for origin.
    Celiaesde Espaa.(Celiaisfrom Spain.)
    Adelaesmexicana.(AdelaisMexican.)
    Mi anilloesde oro.(My ringisgold.)

    DOCTOR SER R IS FOR RELATIONSHIPS


    Relationships are described with the verb SER

    Lynnesmi madre.(Lynnismy
    mother.)
    Marcosesmi exnovio.(Marcosismy ex-boyfriend.)
    Andrsesmi hermano. (Andre is my
    brother.)

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    ESTAR IS THE PLACE TO BE!

    General Estar Rule


    Estar is used to indicate temporary
    states and locations. If the general
    rule doesnt suffice, think of the
    acronymPLACE, which stands for
    Position,Location,Action,Condition
    , and Emotion.

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    ESTAR IS THE PLACE P IS FOR POSITION


    1. Position

    Position is the physical position or posture a


    person or thing is in.
    Mi abuelaestsentada.(My
    grandmotherissitting down/seated.)
    Ellibro est debajo de la mesa. (The book is
    under the table.)

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    ESTAR IS THE PLACE TO BE L IS FOR


    LOCATION

    The location of someone or something


    describes where it is permanently,
    temporarily, actually, or conceptually.
    El baoestal lado de la cafetera.(The
    bathroomis next to the cafeteria.)
    Estamosen el caf ahora y vamos a estar en el
    cine en 20 minutos.(Weareat the caf right
    now and wewill beat the movie theatre in
    20 minutes.)
    Madrid est en Espaa. (Madrid is in Spain.)

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    ESTAR IS THE PLACE TO BE A IS FOR


    ACTION

    Estar is used to describe an ongoing action


    using the present progressive tense. (You
    will learn more about that later )
    Estoylavando los platos
    sucios.(Iamwashing the dirty dishes.)
    Estamosleyendo los
    peridicos.(Wearereading the
    newspapers.)
    Mi bisabueloestmuerto.
    muerto (My greatgrandfatherisdead.)

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    ESTAR IS THE PLACE TO BE- C IS FOR


    CONDITION
    Physical and mental conditions are
    described using estar.
    Estoy tan cansada esta
    maana.(Iamso tired this morning.)
    Mis niosestnenfermos hoy.(My
    childrenaresick today.)
    Mi madreestun poca loca.(My
    motheris(acting) a little crazy.)

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    ESTAR IS THE PLACE TO BE E IS FOR


    EMOTION

    How a person is feeling at a certain moment is


    described using estar. Emotions can change.
    Estoy triste.(Iamsad.)
    Ellaestcontenta porque recibi unas flores
    de su novio.
    (Sheishappy because she received some
    flowers from her boyfriend.)

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    USE DOCTOR SER OR ESTAR IS THE PLACE


    TO
    BE
    If all else fails remember this rhyme:

    HOW YOU FEEL AND


    WHERE YOU ARE ALWAYS
    USE THE VERB ESTAR!!!
    ESTAR
    WHO ARE YOU? ARE YOU
    FROM THERE? THATS
    WHEN YOU USE THE
    VERBO SER!!!
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    COPIEN ESTA IMAGEN

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