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Verbs-Estar/Ser-Past

Choose the imperfect or preterite of ser or estar

QuestionAnswerTranslationReason for correct choice
Yo (era/estaba) muy tímido cuando era niño. Yo era muy tímido cuando era niño. I was very shy when I was a child. Imperfect used to describe a habitual or ongoing state in the past.
Tú (eras/estabas) mi mejor amigo en la escuela. Tú eras mi mejor amigo en la escuela. You were my best friend in school. Imperfect used to describe a continuous state in the past.
Él (era/estaba) el más rápido del equipo de fútbol. Él era el más rápido del equipo de fútbol. He was the fastest on the soccer team. Imperfect used to describe a characteristic or ongoing state in the past.
Nosotros (éramos/estábamos) una familia muy unida. Nosotros éramos una familia muy unida. We were a very close family. Imperfect used to describe an ongoing state or condition in the past.
Vosotros (erais/estabais) los alumnos más aplicados de la clase. Vosotros erais los alumnos más aplicados de la clase. You all were the most diligent students in the class. Imperfect used to describe a habitual or continuous state in the past.
Ellas (eran/estaban) las estrellas del espectáculo. Ellas eran las estrellas del espectáculo. They were the stars of the show. Imperfect used to describe a continuous state or condition in the past.
Yo (fui/estuve) el capitán del equipo en el último partido. Yo fui el capitán del equipo en el último partido. I was the captain of the team in the last game. Preterite used to describe a specific, completed action or role in the past.
Tú (fuiste/estuviste) el ganador del concurso ayer. Tú fuiste el ganador del concurso ayer. You were the winner of the contest yesterday. Preterite used to describe a specific, completed action in the past.
Él (fue/estuvo) el orador principal en la conferencia. Él fue el orador principal en la conferencia. He was the keynote speaker at the conference. Preterite used to describe a specific, completed role or event in the past.
Nosotros (fuimos/estuvimos) los organizadores del evento. Nosotros fuimos los organizadores del evento. We were the organizers of the event. Preterite used to describe a specific, completed action or role in the past.
Vosotros (fuisteis/estuvisteis) los responsables del proyecto. Vosotros fuisteis los responsables del proyecto. You all were the ones responsible for the project. Preterite used to describe a specific, completed responsibility in the past.
Ellas (fueron/estuvieron) las mejores jugadoras del torneo. Ellas fueron las mejores jugadoras del torneo. They were the best players in the tournament. Preterite used to describe a specific, completed status in the past.
Yo (estaba/era) en casa cuando recibí la llamada. Yo estaba en casa cuando recibí la llamada. I was at home when I received the call. Imperfect used to describe the ongoing background action or state when something else happened.
Tú (estabas/eras) enfermo la semana pasada. Tú estabas enfermo la semana pasada. You were sick last week. Imperfect used to describe a temporary state or condition in the past.
Él (estaba/era) muy feliz en su cumpleaños. Él estaba muy feliz en su cumpleaños. He was very happy on his birthday. Imperfect used to describe a temporary emotional state in the past.
Nosotros (estábamos/éramos) en la oficina todo el día. Nosotros estábamos en la oficina todo el día. We were in the office all day. Imperfect used to describe a continuous or habitual action in the past.
Vosotros (estabais/erais) nerviosos antes del examen. Vosotros estabais nerviosos antes del examen. You all were nervous before the exam. Imperfect used to describe an emotional state in the past.
Ellas (estaban/eran) en la reunión durante dos horas. Ellas estaban en la reunión durante dos horas. They were in the meeting for two hours. Imperfect used to describe a continuous action or state in the past.
Yo (estuve/fui) en la fiesta anoche. Yo estuve en la fiesta anoche. I was at the party last night. Preterite used to describe a specific, completed action in the past.
Tú (estuviste/fuiste) en la tienda esta mañana. Tú estuviste en la tienda esta mañana. You were at the store this morning. Preterite used to describe a specific, completed action in the past.
Él (estuvo/fue) en la reunión ayer. Él estuvo en la reunión ayer. He was at the meeting yesterday. Preterite used to describe a specific, completed action in the past.
Nosotros (estuvimos/fuimos) en la playa el fin de semana pasado. Nosotros estuvimos en la playa el fin de semana pasado. We were at the beach last weekend. Preterite used to describe a specific, completed action in the past.
Vosotros (estuvisteis/fuisteis) en la conferencia el lunes. Vosotros estuvisteis en la conferencia el lunes. You all were at the conference on Monday. Preterite used to describe a specific, completed action in the past.
Ellas (estuvieron/fueron) en casa toda la tarde. Ellas estuvieron en casa toda la tarde. They were at home all afternoon. Preterite used to describe a specific, completed action in the past.
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