'Ser' or 'Estar' (1/2)
Spanish: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 4.2.7
'Ser' or 'Estar'
Using the wrong verb can change the meaning of a phrase. You have to be careful when selecting which verb to use.
Estar abierto
- The phrase ‘to be open’ in Spanish is 'estar abierto/a' when you talk about things.
- La puerta está abierta.
- The door is open.
Ser abierto
- With 'ser', the word 'open' talks about a person’s character.
- Chris es abierto.
- Chris is an open person.
Estar listo
- If you want to say that you are ready, you need to use ‘estar’.
- Estoy listo.
- I am ready.
Ser listo
- If you want to say that you are clever, you need to use ‘ser’.
- Soy listo.
- I am clever.
Test yourself on 'Ser' or 'Estar' (1/2)
What would you say about this door in Spanish?