part of the verb 'ser' meaning they are and used to talk about permanent traits

part of the verb 'estar' meaning they are and used to talk about temporary states

A1a - 1 Parece ser cierto.

A1a - 2 Hay cinco bicicletas en el centro de la ciudad.

A1a - 3 La estación está cerca pero el cine está a once kilómetros.

A1a - 4 Estamos en el cine. La película parece excelente.

B3a, B3b - 1 [El cielo] está oscuro.

B3a, B3b - 2 ¿[Los ríos] están claros?

B3a, B3b - 3 [Las abuelas/Los abuelos] son fuertes.

B3a, B3b - 4 [Las primas] están hermosas.

B3a, B3b - 5 [Los colores] son oscuros.

B3a, B3b - 6 [Los perros] están bastante activos en el parque.

What people are like: 'ser' and 'estar' in 3rd person plural

Spanish

Where things are: adverbs of position

Where people are: 'estar' in 1st and 3rd person plural

What people are like: 'ser' and 'estar' in 1st person plural

In this unit, pupils learn plural forms 'estamos' and 'están' and 'somos'. They contrast 'estar' for state or mood with 'ser' for traits. Pupils combine plural verbs with adjective agreement. They learn that 'de' and 'el' combine to form 'del' and contrast this with 'de la'.

People and places: 'estar' and 'ser'

Choose the correct adjective to complete this sentence: ¡El abuelo está {{}}!

'The cousins are bored now.' Write the correct adjective: 'Los primos están {{}} ahora.'

Match the Spanish permanent trait verb 'to be' with its English meaning.

Match the Spanish temporary state verb 'to be' with its English meaning.

Translate into Spanish: ¿Puedo ir al baño?

Choose the adjectives which could finish this sentence: Aisha es bastante {{}}.

Choose the adjectives which could finish this sentence: Los compañeros están {{}}.

Translate into Spanish: We (mix of boys and girls) are tanned.

Translate into Spanish: We (girls) are active (in general).

What people are like: 'ser' and 'estar' in 3rd person plural

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