Qucik Quiz; Ser vs. Estar
Not About Memorization ...
Most students try to learn ser and estar by memorizing lists:
“Ser is permanent, estar is temporary.”
Spanish speakers don’t choose ser or estar by checking rules in their head.
They choose based on how they see the situation:
Ser expresses how something is defined, identified, or understood.
Estar expresses how something is experienced, located, or perceived in the moment.
The difference isn’t in the object. It’s in the speaker’s perspective.
Choose the correct verb in each sentence.
1. María ___ profesora.
Professions and identity use ser.
2. El café ___ caliente.
A) es
B) está
Temperature is a temporary condition → estar.
3. Nosotros ___ de Argentina.
A) somos
B) estamos
Origin and nationality use ser.
4. La puerta ___ cerrada.
States or results of actions use estar.
5. El examen ___ difícil.
Inherent characteristics use ser.
The time limit has expired and your responses have been submitted.