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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 MarÃa es nerviosa - Mary is a nervous person MarÃa 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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If you find something wrong with my Spanish, please correct it! Última edición por Tomisimo fecha: May 16, 2008 a las 02:44 PM Razón: Spelling |
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