Estar vs Es - "La falda es estrecha"

Question

Is it 'la falda está estrecha' OR 'la falda es estrecha' - thanks very much

I think ' ser'. It stays tight, it's the shape it is. - annierats, Nov 27, 2012

Answer 1

Just a thought:

la falda me queda más estrecha cada día de mi embarazo??

Hello - thanks for this. I want to say it without using the verb 'quedar'. I'd like to use SER OR ESTAR please. Which do you think sounds best? - vic5x5, Nov 27, 2012

I thought ' ser' but, I looked quite hard and founde' la falda me va estrecha'. Sorry. Not sure. - annierats, Nov 27, 2012

Julián has put ' ser' in his answer. He is reliable. - annierats, Nov 27, 2012

Answer 2

If you are describing a skirt, I would say "Es una falda estrecha."

If you talk about how it fits a particular person, it´s more natural to say "Le queda apretada la falda."

Very helpful as always JC :) - Kiwi-Girl, Nov 27, 2012

Answer 3

Interesting question. If you were to say "la falda es larga" (the skirt is long) es would be the correct form of to be because length is a characteristic of the skirt. When you say "la falda ..... estrecha" the correct verb might depend on the the meaning of "estrecha". That word could mean narrow which would be a characteristic and require the use of ser or it more likely would mean tight which would could be considered a condition but not a permanent characteristic. The skirt might be tight on you but perfect for Shakira. So my guess if that if you mean tight the use of "está" would be correct. But there are some real experts on this forum who can give a more knowledgable answer.

lol - I like the Shakira analogy :) - Kiwi-Girl, Nov 27, 2012

Thanks very much - this is a very good answer but I'm still not sure whether I should use -SER or ESTAR. I don't want to use 'quedar'. - vic5x5, Nov 27, 2012

Answer 4

I think Kirk was on to something as I've seen this before:

Esos pantalones te están estrechos.

Those trousers are too tight for you.

But JC's version using quedar is very common when it comes to describing how clothes fit and is likely a much more natural way to say it.

No, Kiwi, I think: Los pantalones no te quedan, son desmasiados estrechos para tí. - annierats, Nov 27, 2012

oh dear and I was hoping no one had noticed :P - Kiwi-Girl, Nov 28, 2012

Answer 5

How about "para mi la falda esta estrecha"