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In this lesson, we will learn about two important verbs in Portuguese: 'ser' and 'estar'. These verbs are used to express different states of being or conditions. Understanding the difference between 'ser' and 'estar' is essential for forming correct sentences and communicating effectively in Portuguese.

Introduction[edit | edit source]

The verbs 'ser' and 'estar' both translate to the English verb 'to be', but they are used in different contexts. 'Ser' is used to talk about permanent or inherent qualities, while 'estar' is used to talk about temporary or changeable conditions.

For example, if you want to say "I am tall", you would use 'ser' because height is considered a permanent quality. On the other hand, if you want to say "I am tired", you would use 'estar' because tiredness is a temporary condition.

In this lesson, we will explore the different uses of 'ser' and 'estar' and provide examples to help you understand how to use these verbs correctly.

Ser[edit | edit source]

The verb 'ser' is used to talk about the following:

- Identity: who or what someone or something is. - Nationality: the country someone is from. - Occupations: someone's profession or job. - Characteristics: inherent qualities of someone or something. - Time and dates: expressing the time or date. - Possession: indicating ownership or possession. - Origin: where someone or something is from.

Let's look at some examples of how 'ser' is used in sentences:

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
Eu sou brasileiro(a).	/e-u so-u bra-zi-ley-ro(a)/	I am Brazilian.
Ele é médico.	/e-le ey me-dii-co/	He is a doctor.
O carro é vermelho.	/o ka-ro ey veer-meh-lyo/	The car is red.
Hoje é segunda-feira.	/o-zhe ey so-oon-da-fey-ra/	Today is Monday.

As you can see from these examples, 'ser' is used to talk about permanent or inherent qualities, such as nationality, profession, characteristics, and origin.

Estar[edit | edit source]

The verb 'estar' is used to talk about the following:

- Location: where someone or something is located. - Temporary states: someone's current condition or state. - Emotions and feelings: how someone feels at a particular moment. - Present progressive: actions that are happening right now.

Let's look at some examples of how 'estar' is used in sentences:

Portuguese	Pronunciation	English
Eu estou em casa.	/e-u ey-sto-u e-m ka-za/	I am at home.
Ela está feliz.	/e-la ey-sta fe-leez/	She is happy.
Nós estamos estudando.	/no-s ey-sta-moos es-too-dan-do/	We are studying.
O livro está na mesa.	/o lee-vro ey-sta na me-za/	The book is on the table.

As you can see from these examples, 'estar' is used to talk about temporary or changeable conditions, such as location, emotions, and present progressive actions.

Key Differences[edit | edit source]

To summarize the key differences between 'ser' and 'estar':

- 'Ser' is used for permanent or inherent qualities, while 'estar' is used for temporary or changeable conditions. - 'Ser' is used for identity, nationality, occupations, characteristics, time and dates, possession, and origin. - 'Estar' is used for location, temporary states, emotions and feelings, and present progressive actions.

It's important to note that the choice between 'ser' and 'estar' can sometimes be subjective and depend on context. However, understanding the general guidelines will help you make the correct choice in most situations.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have learned the difference between 'ser' and 'estar', let's practice using these verbs in sentences. Choose the correct form of 'ser' or 'estar' to complete each sentence.

1. Eu _______ cansado. (estar) 2. Ela _______ advogada. (ser) 3. Nós _______ em casa. (estar) 4. O filme _______ bom. (ser) 5. O avião _______ no aeroporto. (estar)

Answers: 1. estou 2. é 3. estamos 4. é 5. está

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have completed Unit 2 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Portuguese Course". In this lesson, you have learned about the difference between the verbs 'ser' and 'estar' and how to use them in sentences. Understanding the distinction between these two verbs is essential for accurate communication in Portuguese. Keep practicing and applying what you have learned, and you will continue to improve your Portuguese language skills.

Table of Contents - Portuguese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Unit 1: Greetings and Basic Phrases

Unit 2: Verbs - Present Tense

Unit 3: Family and Descriptions

Unit 4: Verbs - Future and Conditional Tenses

Unit 5: Portuguese-Speaking Countries and Cultures

Unit 6: Food and Drink

Unit 7: Verbs - Past Tense

Unit 8: Travel and Transportation

Unit 9: Indefinite Pronouns and Prepositions

Unit 10: Health and Emergencies

Sources[edit | edit source]

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+In this lesson, we will learn about two important verbs in Portuguese: 'ser' and 'estar'. These verbs are used to express different states of being or conditions. Understanding the difference between 'ser' and 'estar' is essential for forming correct sentences and communicating effectively in Portuguese.
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+== Introduction ==
+The verbs 'ser' and 'estar' both translate to the English verb 'to be', but they are used in different contexts. 'Ser' is used to talk about permanent or inherent qualities, while 'estar' is used to talk about temporary or changeable conditions.
+For example, if you want to say "I am tall", you would use 'ser' because height is considered a permanent quality. On the other hand, if you want to say "I am tired", you would use 'estar' because tiredness is a temporary condition.
-As a beginner in Portuguese, you've probably already learned how to use the present tense of regular verbs and some common irregular verbs. Now it's time to take a look at two of the most important and commonly used verbs in the language: ser and estar. These verbs are not only essential for basic communication, but they also have some nuances that can be tricky for non-native speakers to grasp. In this lesson, we'll dive into the differences between ser and estar, how to conjugate them in the present tense, and provide plenty of examples along the way.
+In this lesson, we will explore the different uses of 'ser' and 'estar' and provide examples to help you understand how to use these verbs correctly.
+=== Ser ===
-<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Portuguese/Grammar/Indefinite-Pronouns|Indefinite Pronouns]] & [[Language/Portuguese/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]].</span>
+The verb 'ser' is used to talk about the following:
-== Ser ==
-Ser is the Portuguese verb for "to be" and is used to describe permanent, unchanging situations or characteristics. This includes things like:
-* Nationality
+- Identity: who or what someone or something is.
-* Occupations
+- Nationality: the country someone is from.
-* Physical descriptions that are unlikely to change (e.g., "He is tall" rather than "He is standing on a crate to appear taller")
+- Occupations: someone's profession or job.
-* Dates and times
+- Characteristics: inherent qualities of someone or something.
-* Relationships and identifications (e.g., "She is my sister")
+- Time and dates: expressing the time or date.
+- Possession: indicating ownership or possession.
+- Origin: where someone or something is from.
-Let's take a look at how ser is conjugated in the present tense:
+Let's look at some examples of how 'ser' is used in sentences:
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 ! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Eu sou || [ˈɛw ˈsaw] || I am
+| Eu sou brasileiro(a). || /e-u so-u bra-zi-ley-ro(a)/ || I am Brazilian.
-|-
-| Tu és || [tu ˈɛʃ] || You are (informal, singular)
-|-
-| Ele/Ela/Você é || [ɛlɨˈȷ̃a/vɨˈsɛ/voˈsɛ] || He/She/You are (formal, singular)
 |-
-| Nós somos || [ˈnɔʃ ˈsɔmoʃ] || We are
+| Ele é médico. || /e-le ey me-dii-co/ || He is a doctor.
 |-
-| Vós sois || [ˈvɔʃ ˈsojʃ] || You all are (informal, plural)
+| O carro é vermelho. || /o ka-ro ey veer-meh-lyo/ || The car is red.
 |-
-| Eles/Elas/Vocês são || [ˈɛlɨʃ/ˈɛlaʃ/vɔˈseʃ] || They/You all are (formal, plural)
+| Hoje é segunda-feira. || /o-zhe ey so-oon-da-fey-ra/ || Today is Monday.
 |}
-Here are some examples of ser in action:
+As you can see from these examples, 'ser' is used to talk about permanent or inherent qualities, such as nationality, profession, characteristics, and origin.
-* Eu sou do Brasil. (I am from Brazil.)
+=== Estar ===
-* Nós somos professores. (We are teachers.)
-* Ela é alta e bonita. (She is tall and beautiful.)
-* Vocês são alunos na universidade? (Are you all students at the university?)
-== Estar ==
+The verb 'estar' is used to talk about the following:
-Estar is also a Portuguese verb for "to be," but it is used to describe temporary, changing situations or conditions. This includes things like:
-* Emotions and feelings
+- Location: where someone or something is located.
-* Physical locations
+- Temporary states: someone's current condition or state.
-* Temporary states of being (e.g., "He is sick" rather than "He is always sick")
+- Emotions and feelings: how someone feels at a particular moment.
-* Certain weather conditions
+- Present progressive: actions that are happening right now.
-Let's take a look at how estar is conjugated in the present tense:
+Let's look at some examples of how 'estar' is used in sentences:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Eu estou || [ˈɛw ɨˈstow] || I am
+| Eu estou em casa. || /e-u ey-sto-u e-m ka-za/ || I am at home.
-|-
-| Tu estás || [tu iˈʃtas] || You are (informal, singular)
-|-
-| Ele/Ela/Você está || [ɛˈli/ɛˈla/vɔˈsɛ iˈʃta] || He/She/You are (formal, singular)
 |-
-| Nós estamos || [ˈnɔʃ iˈʃtamow] || We are
+| Ela está feliz. || /e-la ey-sta fe-leez/ || She is happy.
 |-
-| Vós estais || [ˈvɔʃ iˈʃtajʃ] || You all are (informal, plural)
+| Nós estamos estudando. || /no-s ey-sta-moos es-too-dan-do/ || We are studying.
 |-
-| Eles/Elas/Vocês estão || [ˈɛl(ɨ)ʃ/eˈlaʃ/voˈseʃ iˈʃtɐ̃(w̃)] || They/You all are (formal, plural)
+| O livro está na mesa. || /o lee-vro ey-sta na me-za/ || The book is on the table.
 |}
-Here are some examples of estar in action:
+As you can see from these examples, 'estar' is used to talk about temporary or changeable conditions, such as location, emotions, and present progressive actions.
-* Eu estou feliz hoje. (I am happy today.)
+== Key Differences ==
-* Ele está em casa. (He is at home.)
-* Está chovendo lá fora. (It is raining outside.)
-* Estamos cansados. (We are tired.)
-== Ser vs. Estar ==
+To summarize the key differences between 'ser' and 'estar':
-As you can see from the examples above, ser and estar are used in very different contexts. However, there are some situations where both verbs could technically be used, but the meaning of the sentence would change. Here are a few examples:
-* Ele é morto. (He is dead.)
+- 'Ser' is used for permanent or inherent qualities, while 'estar' is used for temporary or changeable conditions.
-In this case, ser is used because death is a permanent condition that cannot be changed. If you were to say "Ele está morto," it would imply that he is temporarily dead and could potentially come back to life.
+- 'Ser' is used for identity, nationality, occupations, characteristics, time and dates, possession, and origin.
+- 'Estar' is used for location, temporary states, emotions and feelings, and present progressive actions.
-* A comida é boa. (The food is good.)
+It's important to note that the choice between 'ser' and 'estar' can sometimes be subjective and depend on context. However, understanding the general guidelines will help you make the correct choice in most situations.
-In this case, ser is used because the quality of the food is considered a permanent characteristic. If you were to say "A comida está boa," it would suggest that the food is only temporarily good and could potentially become bad later.
-* Eu estou casada. (I am married.)
+== Practice Exercises ==
-In this case, estar is used because while marriage is a relatively permanent state, it could technically be changed with a divorce. However, if you were to say "Eu sou casada," it would suggest that you were innately and permanently married, which doesn't make much sense.
-== Exercises ==
+Now that you have learned the difference between 'ser' and 'estar', let's practice using these verbs in sentences. Choose the correct form of 'ser' or 'estar' to complete each sentence.
-Now that you understand the difference between ser and estar, it's time to practice! Use the verbs to fill in the blanks in the following sentences. Remember to pay attention to the context of the sentence to determine which verb to use.
-. O meu irmão ______ brasileiro. (ser/estar)
+. Eu _______ cansado. (estar)
-. Eu _______ doente hoje. (ser/estar)
+. Ela _______ advogada. (ser)
-. A festa ______ na casa da Maria. (ser/estar)
+. Nós _______ em casa. (estar)
-. A professora _______ zangada com os alunos. (ser/estar)
+. O filme _______ bom. (ser)
-. Os meus sapatos _______ debaixo da cama. (ser/estar)
+. O avião _______ no aeroporto. (estar)
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+Answers:
-==Sources==
+. estou
-* [https://www.portuguesepedia.com/portuguese-verbs-ser-and-estar/ Portuguese Verbs Ser vs. Estar: How and When to Use Either ...]
+. é
-* [https://www.practiceportuguese.com/learning-notes/ser-vs-estar-two-ways-of-being/ The Verbs Ser vs. Estar in Portuguese | Practice Portuguese]
+. estamos
-* [https://learn-portuguese.org/ser-vs-estar-conjugation-2 Ser vs Estar in Portuguese | Complete Guide]
+. é
+. está
+== Conclusion ==
+Congratulations! You have completed Unit 2 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Portuguese Course". In this lesson, you have learned about the difference between the verbs 'ser' and 'estar' and how to use them in sentences. Understanding the distinction between these two verbs is essential for accurate communication in Portuguese. Keep practicing and applying what you have learned, and you will continue to improve your Portuguese language skills.
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+==Sources==
+* [https://www.portuguesepedia.com/portuguese-verbs-ser-and-estar/ Portuguese Verbs Ser vs. Estar: How and When to Use Either ...]
+* [https://www.practiceportuguese.com/learning-notes/ser-vs-estar-two-ways-of-being/ The Verbs Ser vs. Estar in Portuguese | Practice Portuguese]
+* [https://learn-portuguese.org/ser-vs-estar-conjugation-2 Ser vs Estar in Portuguese | Complete Guide]
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