Lewis Structures; Resonance Structures (Sections)Draw

Distinguishing between Ser & Estar If you are talking about what something is use “ser”, if you are talking about how something is use “estar” “SER”- T o BE  essential characteristic  “what” something is  The apple is green  Permanent Ex: “¿De donde eres” “¿Quien es” Julio es de Colombia. “¿Donde es” “¿A que hora es” Arturo es mi Padre Ella es callada “¿Que es” “Estar”- o BE  Condition  “how” something is  The apple is unripe  Temporary Ex: “¿Donde esta” “Estoy muy triste” “¿como esta” “Estoy enojada y gorda” “Ella esta callada.” “Estamos haciendo la tarea”