SER AND ESTAR

SER

• Means to be
• Irregular verb
• Describes characteristics
• It's permanent

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ESTAR

• Verb meaning to be
• Mainly used for location.
• Deals with temporary things

ACRONYM

• Doctor for ser
• Elf for Estar, emotions, location, feelings
• Description, occupation,
• Characteristics,time, origin,
• And relationships

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EXAMPLES OF SER AND ESTAR

• Ser: Soy de Nueva York
• Estar: Estoy al lado de la puerta
• Ser: De donde eres
• Estar: Donde estas la puerta