"es dulce" or "está dulce"?
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I have seen "El limón es ácido" but also "Esto está muy ácido" and "El azúcar es dulce" but also "No, está dulce".
Can you use both "ser" AND "estar" interchangeably with these taste properties, or is there a (subtle) difference in meaning and usage?
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updated Jun 7, 2010
posted by Alanka
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Yes, you are right. If it is an inherent quality it is 'ser' "El limón es ácido" and something changeable use 'estar'. Example talking about my tea "No está dulce". (needs more sugar).
updated Jun 6, 2010
posted by margaretbl
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updated Jun 6, 2010
edited by 00a52084
posted by 00a52084
"No, está dulce." means (I think) "No, it is sweet". - Alanka, Jun 6, 2010
But I do take your point -- sugar is inherently sweet, so use "ser". Otherwise, use "estar". - Alanka, Jun 6, 2010
Sorry the comma caught me on that one. - 00a52084, Jun 6, 2010
Sorry I misread your question, My answer is updated. - 00a52084, Jun 6, 2010
