HomeQ&AIf i want to say that something is made of cotton, do i say, Esta hecho de algodon, or es hecho de algodon
If i want to say that something is made of cotton, do i say, Esta hecho de algodon, or es hecho de algodon
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If i want to say that something is made of cotton, do i say, Esta hecho de algodon, or es hecho de algodon
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updated Sep 3, 2010
posted by EvanMOleary19
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"Está + past particple" is refers to the result of an action.
"Es + past particple" is refers to the process of the action.
In other words, "es hecho de algodón" means that they are making it of cotton, not that it is made.
updated Sep 3, 2010
edited by lazarus1907
posted by lazarus1907
In this case, ser would convey the full meaning alone, "es de algodón"? - pesta, Sep 3, 2010
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In this case, ser would convey the full meaning alone, "es de algodón"? -
The combinations I mentioned above are only when they are followed by a past participle. In you case, "se" has no meaning, it is just a copulative verb, and as such, it simple identifies, classifies or defines.
Es duro - Classified or identified as hard
Es de algodón - Classified or identified as cotton-made (=de algodón)
updated Sep 3, 2010
edited by lazarus1907
posted by lazarus1907
Hi Lazarus, do you mean "ser" has no meaning, you have written "se". - Eddy, Sep 3, 2010
