What's the difference between Yo soy and estoy?

Question

What's the difference between Yo soy and estoy?

Thanks! - rjeng, Jan 25, 2011

Answer 1

rieng, "Yo soy", or, more accurately "Soy" is the first person singular present tense form of the verb "ser". "Estoy" is the first person singular present tense form of the verb "estar".

The difference between the two requires an understanding of the difference between the two verbs "ser" and "estar".

This site has a helpful video and many useful threads that explain the differences. Here is a link to a helpful video on this site. It takes about 10 minutes to watch. You can also search the threads on the forum or in the reference section.

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Here is a link to a helpful page in the reference section.

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Answer 2

Uses of ser( soy is part of this verb)

the hour, day, and date place of origin occupation nationality religious or political affiliation the material something is made of possession relationship of one person to another certain impersonal expressions where an event is taking place essential qualities

Uses of estar(estoy is part of this verb)

geographic or physical location state or condition many idiomatic expressions progressive tenses