Mixing up 'es' and 'está'

Forgetting 'de' for Origin

'Es' comes from the verb 'ser', which you use for things that are more permanent or part of something's identity, like your job, nationality, or personality. Think of it as the 'DNA' verb.

The 'Permanent' Verb: Ser vs. Estar

Use 'es' to describe what something IS (identity, characteristics), where it's FROM (origin), what it's MADE OF, who OWNS it, and for telling TIME and DATE.

When to use 'Es'

A tricky one! Even though an event happens at a specific time and place, you use 'es' to describe its location. For example, 'La fiesta es en mi casa' (The party is at my house).

Describing Events

Extremely common. This is one of the most frequently used words in the Spanish language.

Learn the meaning of 'es' in Spanish. Understand its uses for identity, origin, time, and characteristics. See full conjugation charts for 'ser' and clear examples comparing 'es' vs. 'está'.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

Practice Conjugations