Es versus Está

Question

What is the difference between "es" and "está"?

Good question Spencer! - farallon7, Mar 2, 2012

Answer 1

To be = Ser or Estar in Spanish

• Two verbs for one, so,
• Es = Ser
• Está = Estar
• To explain this is very difficult. It sounds and looks absurd. The easiest way to get it is to memorize it. There have been a lot of books written to explain this weird situation. Here is a good link to explain it. Ser o Estar

Answer 2

The answer to this is quite broad. I would refer you to the following link in the Grammar section of this site. There are several other links that follow it that give a thorough explanation.

http://www.spanishdict.com/topics/show/41

Answer 3

Hello Spencer32, I recomend you to check the grammar section. Additionally, here are some short explanations for you. It may be helpful

The verb "SER" expresses qualities, characteristics such as material, color, character, appearance etc.). Also it is used for nacionality, profession, posession.

For example: Mi casa es grande. Mis estudiantes son inteligentes. Tu silla es de plástico. Yo soy profesora. Tu eres de Mexico.

The verb "ESTAR" is used for express place, position, temporal conditions.

For example: Mi madre está enferma. Madrid está en el centro de Espana.
Esta casa está muy desordenada.