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    There are two verbs in Spanish, 'ser' and 'estar', that both translate to 'to be' in English. However, they have distinct uses and meanings. 'Ser' describes inherent or essential qualities of people and things, while 'estar' describes temporary qualities or states of being. Examples provided show how 'ser' refers to permanent traits and 'estar' to temporary feelings or situations.

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    There are two verbs in Spanish, 'ser' and 'estar', that both translate to 'to be' in English. However, they have distinct uses and meanings. 'Ser' describes inherent or essential qualities of people and things, while 'estar' describes temporary qualities or states of being. Examples provided show how 'ser' refers to permanent traits and 'estar' to temporary feelings or situations.

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    Two Verbs Meaning 'To Be': 'Ser' and 'Estar'

    There are few things more confusing for beginning Spanish students, at least those who have English as their first language, than learning the differences between ser and estar. After all, they both mean "to be" in English. Note similar differences in these examples:

    Estoy cansado, I am tired. Soy cansado, I am a tired person. Estoy feliz, I'm happy now. Soy feliz, I am happy by nature. Est callada, she's being quiet. Es callada, she's introverted. No soy listo, I'm not a quick thinker. No estoy listo, I'm not ready.

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