Remember that ser and estar both mean to be in English, but have different meanings in Spanish.
Use ser: to describe permanent characteristics
La actriz es bonita.
to tell the date
Mañana es miércoles.
to indicate possession
Los pinceles son de Luis.
Use estar:to describe temporary characteristics
El escenario está oscuro.
to indicate location
Están sobre la mesa.
to form the progressive tenses
Estoy dibujando un retrato.
Some adjectives have different meanings depending on whether they are used with ser or estar.
Los niños están aburridos. (The children are bored.)
Los niños son aburridos. (Children are boring.)
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