Thread: Soy vs Estoy
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Old May 16, 2008, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by gatitoverde View Post
It helps me to remember that estar can change in short order...
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Originally Posted by sosia View Post
If it's easier for you, it can also be explained with permanent/not permanent
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Originally Posted by poli View Post
When I use estar I think to be in the state of as opposed to ser which is truly to be
These are all valid explanations and can be helpful, but can also be counter-productive because things are not that simple. How about:

La farmacia está en la esquina de Morelos y Doria.
Son las ocho con veintiocho minutos.

Permanent or temporary?
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