{"id":54057,"date":"2018-09-25T09:10:55","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T08:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/?p=54057"},"modified":"2023-12-14T14:47:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T13:47:10","slug":"difference-between-ser-and-estar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogoespana.com\/en\/blog\/difference-between-ser-and-estar\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn the Difference Between Ser and Estar"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most difficult things to learn in Spanish is the difference between ser<\/em> and estar<\/em><\/strong>. After all, they both translate to the same thing! Both verbs mean \u201cto be\u201d in English. However, you can cause a lot of confusion by mixing these Spanish words. It\u2019s easy sometimes to mistake words in Spanish<\/a>, but learning the difference between ser<\/em> and estar<\/em> will make your Spanish conversations flow naturally. Scroll down to learn more about the key differences!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Main Difference Between Ser and Estar<\/span><\/h2>\n

The most important thing to know about these two verbs is this: ser<\/em> is used to describe permanent situations and estar<\/em> is used for temporary ones. There are a few exceptions which you can find in the next section, but this rule is the clearest. You\u2019ll also find examples of ways to use ser<\/em> and estar<\/em><\/strong> below. <\/span><\/p>\n

Ser<\/em> is used for:<\/span><\/p>\n