Here’s how to conjugate the verbs "estar" or "ser" for the sentences you provided:
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The book is on the table.
(El libro está en la mesa.) - Use "estar" because it refers to location. -
I am from Chicago.
(Soy de Chicago.) - Use "ser" for origin or nationality. -
It's 2:00.
(Son las 2:00.) - Use "ser" for telling time. -
My friends are at my house.
(Mis amigos están en mi casa.) - Use "estar" because it refers to location. -
She is a teacher.
(Ella es maestra.) - Use "ser" for occupation. -
They are tired.
(Ellos están cansados.) - Use "estar" for a temporary state or condition. -
They are my friends.
(Ellos son mis amigos.) - Use "ser" for identity or classification. -
I am well.
(Estoy bien.) - Use "estar" for a temporary state or condition.
In summary:
- Use ser for identity, origin, and time.
- Use estar for location and temporary states.