Drag the conjugates would likely use a form of "estar" or "ser" in Spanish

The book is on the table

I am from Chicago

It's 2:00

My friends are at my house

She is a teacher

They are tired

They are my friends

I am well

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Here’s how to conjugate the verbs "estar" or "ser" for the sentences you provided:

  1. The book is on the table.
    (El libro está en la mesa.) - Use "estar" because it refers to location.

  2. I am from Chicago.
    (Soy de Chicago.) - Use "ser" for origin or nationality.

  3. It's 2:00.
    (Son las 2:00.) - Use "ser" for telling time.

  4. My friends are at my house.
    (Mis amigos están en mi casa.) - Use "estar" because it refers to location.

  5. She is a teacher.
    (Ella es maestra.) - Use "ser" for occupation.

  6. They are tired.
    (Ellos están cansados.) - Use "estar" for a temporary state or condition.

  7. They are my friends.
    (Ellos son mis amigos.) - Use "ser" for identity or classification.

  8. 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.