part of the verb 'ser' meaning they are and used to talk about permanent traits

part of the verb 'estar' meaning they are and used to talk about temporary states

parece

la estación

estamos

el cielo

los rios

las abuelas

las primas

los colores

los perros

What people are like: 'ser' and 'estar' in 3rd person plural

Spanish

In this unit, pupils learn plural forms 'estamos' and 'están' and 'somos'. They contrast 'estar' for state or mood with 'ser' for traits. Pupils combine plural verbs with adjective agreement. They learn that 'de' and 'el' combine to form 'del' and contrast this with 'de la'.

People and places: 'estar' and 'ser'

Choose the correct adjective to complete this sentence: ¡El abuelo está {{}}!

'The cousins are bored now.' Write the correct adjective: 'Los primos están {{}} ahora.'

Match the Spanish permanent trait verb 'to be' with its English meaning.

Match the Spanish temporary state verb 'to be' with its English meaning.

Translate into Spanish: ¿Puedo ir al baño?

Choose the adjectives which could finish this sentence: Aisha es bastante {{}}.

Choose the adjectives which could finish this sentence: Los compañeros están {{}}.

Translate into Spanish: We (mix of boys and girls) are tanned.

Translate into Spanish: We (girls) are active (in general).

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