In this exercise, we need to decide which description is correct for the sentence.
The sentence reads:
*”The actress is wearing an especially pretty dress tonight.”*

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.

Since in the sentence we have *esta noche* (this night) we know that it is a temporary situation. Therefore, we will use the verb *estar*. The subject is *la actiz* (the actress), we will us the third-person singular present form of the verb *estar*, which is “está”.

está guapa

In this exercise, we need to decide which description is correct for the sentence.
The sentence reads:
*”Musicians don’t play a lot and they want to leave.”*

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.

Since in the sentence we have *quieren irse* (want to leave) we know that it is indicating a temporary situation. Therefore, we will use the verb *estar*. The subject is *los músicos* (the musicians), we will use the third-person plural present form of the verb *estar*, which is “están”.

están aburridos

In this exercise, we need to decide which description is correct for the sentence.
The sentence reads:
*”Those men have a lot of money and luxurious cars.”*

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.

Since in the sentence we have *tienen mucho dinero* (have a lot of money) we know that it is indicating a permanent situation, general statement. Therefore, we will use the verb *ser*. The subject is *hombres* (men), we will use the third-person plural present form of the verb *ser*, which is “son”.

a. son ricos

In this exercise, we need to decide which description is correct for the sentence.
The sentence reads:
*”The singers feel good because they sing the song very well.”*

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.

Since in the sentence we have *porque cantaron* (because they sang) we know that it is indicating a temporary situation. Therefore, we will use the verb *estar*. The subject is *las cantantes* (the singers), we will use the third-person plural present form of the verb *estar*, which is “están”.

b. están orgullosas

In this exercise, we need to decide which description is correct for the sentence.
The sentence reads:
*”The waiter made us an especially delicious coffee tonight.”*

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.

Since in the sentence we have *esta noche* (this night) we know that it is indicating a temporary situation. Therefore, we will use the verb *estar*. The subject is *el café* (the coffee), we will use the third-person singular present form of the verb *estar*, which is “está”.

b. El café está rico.