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Ser vs. Estar: The Difference, With 25 Examples
Both mean 'to be', but they are not interchangeable. Here is a practical way to choose between ser and estar, with 25 examples you can reuse.
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Practical guides to Spanish grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, plus what each CEFR level really means. Clear explanations, real examples, written for English speakers.Guías prácticas de gramática, vocabulario y pronunciación, y lo que significa de verdad cada nivel del MCER. Explicaciones claras y ejemplos reales, pensadas para angloparlantes.
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Both mean 'to be', but they are not interchangeable. Here is a practical way to choose between ser and estar, with 25 examples you can reuse.
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