usage of Estoy and Soy

Question

Why do we sometimes use estoy and sometimes soy when the both meant "I am"? Estoy triste (I am sad)

and

Soy baja. (I am short).

Answer 1

Estoy is used for a condition ,ie sad which is generally a temporary thing.Soy is used for a characteristic that is generally permanent.ie short,tall,etc

Thank you, that makes sense! - sethmom, Aug 6, 2013

Answer 2

My Spanish teacher would say, "How you feel and where you are always use estar".

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

thanks

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Answer 5

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