To be, to have, to go - Ser/estar, tener, ir

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Verb "ser"
to be
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Even though it may be translated as "be", it's use is more limited.
"Ser" is used with unchangeable characteristics, such as: nationality, sex, physical appearance, personality
I am
Nations in Spanish are written in lowercase
I'm Spanish.
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(yo) soy
Soy española.
you are
You're really tall.
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(tú) eres
Eres muy alto.
he / she / it is
He's a good doctor.
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él / ella / ello es
Él es un buen doctor.
we are
We're from London.
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(nosotros) somos
Somos de Londres.
you are
Are you teachers?
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(vosotros) sois
¿Sois profesores?
they are
They're architects.
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ellos / ellas son
Son arquitectos.
Verb "estar"
to be
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Even though it may be translated as "be", it's use is more limited.
"Estar" is used with changeable characteristics, such as emotions or location
I am
I'm tired.
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(yo) estoy
Estoy cansada.
you are
Why are you so angry?
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(tú) estás
¿Por qué estás tan enfadado?
he / she / it is
Is Michael busy right now?
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él / ella / ello está
¿Está Miguel ocupado ahora mismo?
we are
We're ready, we can go now.
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(nosotros) estamos
Estamos listos, podemos salir ahora.
you are
Are you free tonight?
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(vosotros) estáis
¿Estáis libres esta noche?
they are
They're really satisfied with your work.
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ellos / ellas están
Están muy satisfechos con tu trabajo.

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