two different verbs

Question

what's the difference between ser and estar?

Answer 1

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and Ser - Estar here

Answer 2

One way of thinking about "ser" and "estar" that may help is, like spanishgav says, to use "ser" to indicate the nature of something but then to use "estar" when you're describing its situation or current aspect.

"Soy inglés no obstante estoy residente de Tejas"

Answer 3

they both mean to be in english so for an english speaker it is neccesary to learn when to use both. while there are expetions to the rule this is what to bare in mind when using ser and estar.

ser is more perminant, is talking about the nature of somthing while estar is temporary and also refers to actions.

for example "el clima es frio" means the climate of a place is cold (its describing the nature of somthing) while "el clima esta frio" means the weather of a place at the moment is cold (and could change later on)

one exemption to the rule for example is describing somone who has past away. you would think to use "ser" but in fact "estar" is used, for example "ella esta muerta"

hope i have helped

I don't agree that dead is the nature of the (unfortunate) person. I think it is no more than a condition. - geofc, Nov 1, 2012