Spanish A1 · Day 36
Day 36: Comida rápida para llevar — Ser vs. estar: basic uses
What you'll learn
- Grammar: Ser vs. estar: basic uses
- Reading: Una cena para llevar en Madrid
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Grammar point: Ser vs. estar: basic uses
The Spanish language has two distinct verbs that both translate to "to be" in English: ser and estar . You might want to say what kind of food you are ordering, or where the takeout restaurant is located. In Spanish, choosing the right verb depends on whether you are describing an inherent characteristic or a temporary condition and location.
Key vocabulary (8 of 20 words)
- la hamburguesa – burger
- el refresco, -s – soft drink
- el menú, -s – combo / set menu
- para llevar – to take away / for takeout
- comer aquí – to eat here
- pedir – to order
- el kétchup – ketchup
- la mayonesa – mayonnaise
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