Asked • 09/05/20

The Two Verbs Ser and Estar?

What is the difference between ser and estar? How do I know when to use the appropriate verb since they have the same meaning, to be.

Leslie M.

Hello as a native Spanish speaker, I can tell you that the verbs Ser and Estar do not have the same meaning. If you look at them in English, yes but in Spanish no. Ser: Means description of someone or something. Estar: is more like when expressing location, mood or feelings Examples: SER: Yo soy lindo. Yo soy alto./ I am cute. I am tall. ESTAR: Yo estoy aquí. Yo estoy contento/ I am here. I am happy.
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09/10/20

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Jeremy G. answered • 09/05/20

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