This document discusses the uses of the verbs "ser" and "estar" in Spanish. It provides examples of when to use "ser" versus "estar" when translating the English verb "to be". "Ser" is used to describe permanent qualities or characteristics, professions, relationships, and origins. "Estar" is used to describe temporary states, locations, and actions being performed. The document provides over a dozen examples of using "ser" and "estar" in simple Spanish sentences.

1. To be :
‘Ser’ o ‘Estar’

2. To be = Ser To be = Estar
I
You
He
She
It
………………
We
You
They
AM
IS
ARE
I am
He- She- It is
We- You – They are

3. To be = Ser
I am a nice
person
Yo soy una
persona
agradable
You are smart
Tú eres
inteligente

4. To be = Ser
She is a
secretary
Ella es una
secretaria
He is a cute
baby !!
¡Él es un bebé
tierno!

5. To be = Ser
It is a table
Es una mesa
We are friends
Somos amigos

6. To be = Ser
You are good
students
Ustedes son
buenos
estudiantes
They are
cousins
Ellos son
primos

7. To be = Estar
I am in Paris
Yo estoy en
París
You are here
Usted está
aquí

8. To be = Estar
She is smiling
Ella está
sonriendo
He is thinking
Él está
pensando

9. To be = Estar
It is flying
(Esto) está
volando
We are in the
river
Estamos en el
río

10. To be = Estar
You are
cooking
Ustedes están
cocinando
They are
laughing
(Ellos) están
riendo