Estan peor or Son peor

Question

Which verb to be should I use? I would assume "ser" but there are also sentences that I discovered to use "estar"

Such as :Y usted, en la reforma, no ha previsto nada de eso para las zonas que ESTAN PEOR.

So is the verb estar the only condition to accommodate a comparative?

Welcome to SpanishDict, Aaron. Sorry you didn't receive an answer sooner. I think most folks are at work during that time. Here is a link that could help: http://www.spanishdict.com/answers/277484/a-simple-outline-on-the-uses-of-ser-and-estar - rac1, Jun 14, 2017

Answer 1

If you are describing a characteristic you use "ser" When describing a condition you use "estar." Regardless of which verb you use, the adjective needs to be in the plural. "peores"

Another thing-- you have no "comparative" here. A comparative is like:

Pablo es pobre. André es más pobre or "menos pobre." or even "tan pobre como."

The first two are comparatives of inequality, the last one is a comparative of inequality.

I realize that the OP will probably never come back and see this. This is for the members. - Daniela2041, Jun 15, 2017

You are right Danni , I sometimes wonder why in blazes they post in the first place .But thanks anyway. - ray76, Jun 15, 2017

I re-opened this to vote for Danni. - rac1, Jun 15, 2017

And he did come back to say, he had found his answer and apologized. So, why close it? - rac1, Jun 15, 2017

Answer 2

Nevermind I understand the problem sorry

It's están peor because it describes condition. - NKM1974, Jun 15, 2017