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When to use the verb "Ser" and when to use "Estar"
A quick comparison between Ser and Estar
Disclaimer: This is basically off the top of my head so some things could be missing. If you see something that should be here and it's not, please post it. In any case, it's a good start for learning when to use ser and when to use estar. Ser is used for:
Estar is used for:
You can use either ser or estar for certain things, both are correct, but have different meanings: There are many more examples of this. As I think of them, I'll try to add them. Juan es aburrido - Juan is boring Juan está aburrido - Juan is bored María es nerviosa - Mary is a nervous person María está nerviosa - Mary is nervous (right now, but not always) El mango es bueno - Mangoes are good El mango está bueno - This mango tastes good or The mango is good (as in not rotten or spoiled) Es buena - She's a good person Está buena - She's hot
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Re: When to use the verb "Ser" and when to use "Estar"
This is a great tutorial, it cleared up alot of things for me. Thanks. ;D
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Re: When to use the verb "Ser" and when to use "Estar"
Good one Tomisimo. It helped me a lot.
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Re: When to use the verb "Ser" and when to use "Estar"
Glad to help guys
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David, you wrote carpinter, instead of carpenter. I know it's a typo, but...
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That's very helpful, David (says he whilst taking a screen shot).
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I fixed the typo and I'm glad it's useful
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Ser y Estar
It really helped me to see the sentences where ser and estar were switched.
Estar can be 'what is now', and, Ser can be 'what it is in itself', no? -Chris |
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I think that's a helpful way to think about it, yes.
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También:
SER: Tener lugar (take place). p.e ?Dónde será la boda de Alberto? |
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