Question

I'm only just starting Spanish. Can someone explain to me the difference between Ser and estar?

Answer 1

ser is usually for permanent things
estar is generally for temporary things

Answer 2

Thanks

Answer 3

Lucinda13 is right.

We use SER when.....

- we're talking about names
- we're talking about personalities
- we're describing characteristics
- we're talking about dates, and times

You know. Permanent things.

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On the other hand, we use ESTAR when we're talking about temporary things, like when....

- we're talking about emotions
- we're talking about locations
- we're talking about states of being
- we're talking about something that is happening, in the moment

Answer 4

Thanks that helps a lot

Answer 5

De nada.