Understanding "ser" and "estar"

1. When to use "ser":

• Use "ser" to describe who someone is.
  For example: Yo soy estudiante. (I am a student.)

• Use it to say where someone is from.
  For example: Ella es de España. (She is from Spain.)

• Use "ser" to tell the time.
  For example: Son las tres. (It’s three o’clock.)

2. When to use "estar":

• Use "estar" for location, to say where someone or something is.
  For example: Estamos en casa. (We are at home.)

• Use it to express how someone feels.
  For example: Estoy feliz. (I am happy.)

• Use "estar" to describe things that are temporary.
  For example: La puerta está abierta. (The door is open.)

Remember:

• Use "ser" for things that don't change, like who someone is.
• Use "estar" for things that can change, like feelings or locations.

Tips for Conjugation:

• "Ser" forms: yo soy, tú eres, él/ella es, nosotros somos, vosotros sois, ellos/ellas son.
• "Estar" forms: yo estoy, tú estás, él/ella está, nosotros estamos, vosotros estáis, ellos/ellas están.