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How do we use verbs ser and estar in Spanish?
Level: Beginners
As we know, verb ser is used for permanent, defining, or identity-implying attributes. Here are some examples:
| Mi amigo Pedro es muy alto. | My friend Pedro is very tall. |
| Mi carro es un Ferrari. | My car is a Ferrari. |
| Silvia es republicana y católica. | (Lit.) Silvia is republican and catholic. |
| Alfonso y Mario son cantantes profesionales. | Alfonso and Mario are professional singers. |
| ¿Son ustedes de Veracruz? | Are you from Veracruz? |
Verb estar is used for non-permanent attributes or conditions…
| Ella está deprimida. | She is depressed. |
| ¿Por qué estás triste? | Why are you sad? |
| Francisco está muy cansado. | Francisco is very tired. |
… and for location (with preposition en):
| Victoria está en el supermercado. | Victoria is at the supermarket. |
| ¿Estás en casa? | Are you at home? |
| Lima está en Perú. | Lima is in Peru. |
Verbo de la semana
Maullar (to meow)
| El gato maulló cuando Juan le pisó la cola. | The cat meowed when Juan stepped on his tail. |
| Mi gato no maúlla mucho. | Mi cat does not meow a lot. |
| El gato de mi vecino está maullando, y yo no puedo dormir. | My neighbor’s cat is meowing, and I can’t sleep. |
La Eñe 
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