Both "ser" and "estar" are Spanish verbs meaning "to be". However, each is used for different contexts. For each item below, select whether you would need to use "ser" or "estar".

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Ser Estar Column 3
Mr. Nelson is worried.
He is bald.
It is July 4th.
Mr. Nelson is worried.
He is bald.
It is July 4th.

Answer 1

Here are the correct options for each item:

1. Mr. Nelson is worried. - Estar (because it describes a temporary state)
2. He is bald. - Ser (because it describes a permanent characteristic)
3. It is July 4th. - Ser (because it describes a date)

So the selections are:

• Mr. Nelson is worried. - Estar
• He is bald. - Ser
• It is July 4th. - Ser