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be bad

Ser vs. Estar 
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be bad(
bi
 
bahd
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. ser malo
The band is great, but the singer is bad.La banda es genial, pero el cantante es malo.
a. ser malo
I think it is bad to eat that much pizza.Pienso que comer tanta pizza es malo.
a. ser malo
She hit me because she is bad.Me golpeó porque es mala.
a. estar malo
The chicken might be bad. Check the expiration date first.El pollo puede estar malo. Primero fíjate en la fecha de caducidad.
a. estar mal
I know it is bad to lie, but I had to do it to save my hide.Sé que mentir está mal, pero tuve que hacerlo para salvarme el pellejo.
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