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how do you know when to use which one and what are the exeptions?

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updated May 14, 2014
posted by mvhh

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You can tell, depending on the context. Generally "estar" is used for states that are likely to change (locations, feelings, etc) and "ser" is used with "permanent" things like occupation, gender, etc.

updated May 14, 2014
posted by Gustav-R
Cool explanation. - LuisaGomezBartle, Apr 14, 2010
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It's a complicated subject but this reference article will help you a lot.

updated May 31, 2013
posted by --Mariana--
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Check out this blog post about "ser" and "estar." Hope it helps!

updated May 14, 2014
posted by 00fbdd83