006 | Learning Spanish verbs with Zak: Ser vs. Estar 🤔

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¡Hola, chicos!
In Episode 6, we explore the magic of Spanish verbs! 🧙‍♂️ Discover when to use 'ser' and 'estar' 🤔 to level up your Spanish language skills! 🚀
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Ser (To Be):

1. Identity and Characteristics: Use "ser" to talk about a person's identity, origin, nationality, profession, and physical or personality characteristics. For example:
   • Soy de España. (I am from Spain.)
   • Él es un médico. (He is a doctor.)
   • María es simpática. (Maria is nice.)
2. Time: Use "ser" to express the time of day, dates, and specific moments in time.
   • Es la una. (It is one o'clock.)
   • Hoy es miércoles. (Today is Wednesday.)
   • Fue un buen día. (It was a good day.)
3. Possession: "Ser" is used to indicate possession or ownership when talking about inherent or permanent qualities.
   • El libro es mío. (The book is mine.)

Estar (To Be):

1. Location: Use "estar" to indicate the location or position of someone or something.
   • Estoy en casa. (I am at home.)
   • El coche está en el garaje. (The car is in the garage.)
2. Temporary States: "Estar" is used to describe temporary conditions, emotions, feelings, and physical states.
   • Estoy cansado. (I am tired.)
   • María está feliz. (Maria is happy.)
   • La puerta está abierta. (The door is open.)

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