ser & estar » Brazilian Portuguese, by Semantica

To SER or not to ser.

April 19, 2024November 21, 2024 By James Hall

One of the biggest deals to learn as a beginner is the difference between SER and ESTAR. Let’s forget the differences between the two and just look at ser, and when/how to use it. SER: to be SER is really just to talk about the hard facts. Nothing at all temporal or changing. But don’t…

ESTAR – the definitive reference

January 10, 2021November 21, 2024 By James Hall

If you already know how to use SER & ESTAR correctly, you’re ready this: our ultimate reference for ESTAR. All of the tenses and moods (with examples) ESTAR can be used for in Portuguese. BEHOLD the glory of ESTAR 🇧🇷.

SER and ESTAR

October 13, 2014November 21, 2024 By Raquel Semantica

Previously, we looked at how to use the portuguese verb SER. Now let’s look at the differences between SER and ESTAR. Ser Ser is for intrinsic, somewhat permanent characteristics. Meu nome é Raquel. My name is (permanently/always) Raquel. Eu sou brasileira. I am (permanently/always) Brazilian. Ele é casado. He is (somewhat permanently) married. Estar Estar…