In this exercise, we need to decide if the descriptions given are referring to what people are like in the show in general or just in today’s show.

When the verbs *estar* and *ser* are used with the same adjective they meaning can change depending on the context.
Usually, the verb *ser*is used when describing something permanent, a general description, and the verb *estar* is used when describing a temporary situation at a specific time.

The “a.” description reads: *”is pretty.”*
Since we have “es”, which is a third-person singular form of the verb “ser” we know that it is a general statement (en general).

The “b.” description reads: *”is nervous.”*
Since we have “está”, which is a third-person singular form of the verb “estar” we know that it is a statement referring to today (hoy).

The “c.” description reads: *”is funny.”*
Since we have “es”, which is a third-person singular form of the verb “ser” we know that it is a general statement (en general).

The “d.” description reads: *”is Colombian.”*
Since we have “es”, which is a third-person singular form of the verb “ser” we know that it is a general statement (en general).

a. en general
b. hoy
c. en general
d. en general

In this exercise, we need to decide if the descriptions given are referring to what people are like in the show in general or just in today’s show.

When the verbs *estar* and *ser* are used with the same adjective they meaning can change depending on the context.
Usually, the verb *ser* is used when describing something permanent, a general description, and the verb *estar* is used when describing a temporary situation at a specific time.

The “a.” description reads: *”The actors…. are elegant*.”

Since we have “están”, which is a third-person plural form of the verb “estar” we know that it is a statement referring to today (hoy).

The “b.” description reads: *”The actors… are rich.”*

Since we have “son”, which is a third-person plural form of the verb “ser” we know that it is a general statement (en general).

The “c.” description reads: *”The actors….are pleased.”*
Since we have “están”, which is a third-person plural form of the verb “estar” we know that it is a statement referring to today (hoy).

The “d.” description reads: *”The actors…are talented.”*
Since we have “son”, which is a third-person plural form of the verb “ser” we know that it is a general statement (en general).

a. hoy
b. en general
c. hoy
d. en general