Same word, different meaning. Listo, aburrido, malo, rico and more.
| Adjective | Ser (permanent trait) | Estar (state/condition) |
|---|---|---|
| listo | ser listo = to be clever | estar listo = to be ready |
| aburrido | ser aburrido = to be boring | estar aburrido = to be bored |
| malo | ser malo = to be bad/evil | estar malo = to be sick |
| bueno | ser bueno = to be good (character) | estar bueno = to be tasty/attractive |
| rico | ser rico = to be rich | estar rico = to be delicious |
| seguro | ser seguro = to be safe | estar seguro = to be sure |
| vivo | ser vivo = to be sharp/bright | estar vivo = to be alive |
| verde | ser verde = to be green (color) | estar verde = to be unripe |
| orgulloso | ser orgulloso = to be arrogant | estar orgulloso = to be proud |
| atento | ser atento = to be thoughtful | estar atento = to be attentive/alert |
La película es aburrida. (The movie is boring. — that's its nature)
Estoy aburrido. (I'm bored. — that's how I feel now)
Juan es listo. (Juan is clever. — his character)
Juan está listo. (Juan is ready. — his current state)
Nationality: Es española. | Profession: Es médica.
Material: Es de madera. | Time: Son las tres.
Identity: Es mi hermano. | Origin: Es de México.
Location: Está en Madrid. | Progressive: Está comiendo.
Dead/alive: Está muerto. | Result of change: Está roto.
1. Juan es listo = Juan is _____.
2. Juan está listo = Juan is _____.
3. La película _____ aburrida. (the movie IS boring — its nature)
4. _____ aburrido. (I'm bored — my current state)
5. Esta paella _____ rica. (it's delicious)
6. Él _____ rico. (he's wealthy)
7. _____ seguro de que viene. (I'm sure)
8. Este barrio _____ seguro. (it's safe — characteristic)
9. María _____ mala hoy. (she's sick)
10. El plátano _____ verde. (unripe — state)
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