Presente – Present Tense
- yo estoy – I am.
- tú estás – you are.
- vos estás – you (South American) are.
- él/ella/usted está – he/she/you (formal) are.
- nosotros/as estamos – we are.
- vosotros/as estáis – you (plural) are.
- ustedes están – you (plural) are.
- ellos/as están – they are.
What is the present tense of estar?
Present Indicative
| Present indicative form of estar | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Estoy | ay-stohy | I am |
| Estás | ay-stahs | you are (singular informal) |
| Está | ay-stah | he is / she is / you are (singular formal) |
| Estamos | ay-stah-mohs | we are |
What is the conjugation of ser?
Present Simple of Ser
| Subject Pronouns | Ser Conjugation: Present Simple | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | soy | I am |
| tú | eres | you are |
| él/ella/usted | es | he/she is – you formal are |
| nosotros/nosotras | somos | we are |
What is the conjugation for ser?
What are the correct conjugations for SER?
The present tense of ser
| Conjugation | Translation |
|---|---|
| él/ella/ello/uno es | He/she/one is |
| usted es | You (formal) are |
| nosotros somos | We are |
| vosotros sois | You all (informal) are |
How to conjugate SER and estar?
Ser tells you what something is, the nature of its being, while estar refers more to what something does. You might use soy (the first-person present of ser, meaning “I am”) to explain who or what you are, but you’d use estoy (the first-person present of estar) to tell what you are being or doing.
When to use “Ser” vs. “estar”?
Ser vs. Estar. A few adjectives have different meanings depending upon which form of “to Be” you use. Generally, if you use Ser, the adjective is a characteristic of the person or thing you are describing; whereas if you use Estar, it is a description of a mood or appearance. For example: Soy nerviosa.
What does SER and estar mean?
Ser and estar both mean “to be” but are used in different circumstances. Generally, ser is used for more permanent things like someone’s origin and estar is used for temporary things like feelings.
Are characteristics Ser or estar?
• Ser deals with the “what” while Estar on the other hand deals with “how.”. • When used on a person, ser represents the personality and characteristics while estar represents the emotions, feelings and mood of an individual.
