To be verbs

Question

What is the difference between the veras ESTAR and SER. I am a beginner and see that they are both traslated as TO BE. Thanks

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Answer 1

Here is a thread that will help

Simple Outline ser and estar.

Here is an article ser and estar

Understanding ser and estar

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Answer 2

Welcome to the forum. It is worth searching to see if there have been previous answers.

Here is a link to an explanation given by Daniela who teaches Spanish and is fluent in both English and Spanish

Ser and Estar

Some people suggest in general terms ser is permanent things and Estar more transient things but that is a slightly simplified explanation. You will pick it up and eventually will learn lots of idioms using them.

For example you probably already know that ser is used for time eg son las dos.

There are some circumstances where either verb can be used, but it changes the meaning.

Read the article and ask another question if you are unsure.

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