Difference between "es" and "esta"

Question

Please help me to understand when to use "es" and when to use "está".

http://www.spanishdict.com/guide/ser-vs-estar - bosquederoble, Nov 30, 2016

Welcome to SpanishDict. - rac1, Nov 30, 2016

Thanks, Bosque. :) - rac1, Nov 30, 2016

Answer 1

Here's a link to an article I wrote on this subject some time ago.

Simple Outline on Ser and Estar.

I was looking for that. - rac1, Dec 2, 2016

Answer 2

Both "es" and "está" both translate to "is"...so it can be tricky deciding which word to use.

Use "es" (from the verb ser) when referring to something more permanent, like a physical or personality characteristic.

Use "está" (from the verb estar) when referring to something more temporary, like an emotion, location, or condition.

Thank you!! - jliniger, Dec 1, 2016