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difference between "ser" and "estar"

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what is difference between "ser" and "estar"

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updated Jun 23, 2011
posted by eedelson

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updated Jun 23, 2011
edited by SonrisaDelSol
posted by SonrisaDelSol
Perfect :] - 00a4c226, Jun 23, 2011
Gracias :D - SonrisaDelSol, Jun 23, 2011
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Ooh... Many threads on this one...

Basically, "ser" is a more permanent type of "to be".

Check out this video lesson on "ser" vs "estar" by our teacher, Paralee.


"To be American" is more permanent than "to be sick".

"Ser americano" está más permanente que "estar enfermo".

updated Jun 23, 2011
edited by danrivera
posted by danrivera
Excelente - SonrisaDelSol, Jun 23, 2011