Question

Ser v. Estar Part 1
First, tell what each word means. Then, select which of the two verbs you would need to use in the sentences that follow.
What do the words "ser" and "estar" mean? *
To have
To make
To do
To be

He is from England. *
Ser
Estar

They are happy today. *
Ser
Estar

Pablo is in the city. *
Ser
Estar

Are you sick? *
Ser
Estar

Allie is very tall. *
Ser
Estar

It is 10 o'clock *
Ser
Estar

Those boys are not nice. *
Ser
Estar

My friend is worried about her dog. *
Ser
Estar

The children were lost in the woods. *
Ser
Estar

John is an engineer. *
Ser
Estar

Answer 1

Ser and Estar both mean TO BE.
However, 'ser' is used in permanent situations, e.g: Soy alta = I am tall. Which is quite permanent because I cannot change the fact that I am tall.
'Estar', however is temporary situations, like mood. e.g: Estoy cansado = I am tired.
Hope this helped!