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Both ser and estar translate as to be in English, but are used in different contexts.
ser describes permanent conditions like names, nationalities, and other aspects of identity.
estar describes statuses like locations, moods, or other temporary conditions.
Both ser and estar have highly irregular conjugations.
ser describes permanent conditions like names, nationalities, and other aspects of identity.
estar describes statuses like locations, moods, or other temporary conditions.
Both ser and estar have highly irregular conjugations.
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