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SER

1 Singular 2 3 1 Plural 2 3 Yo T l / Ella / Usted soy eres es

Nosotros / Nosotras somos Vosotros / Vosotras sois Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes son

ESTAR
1 Singular 2 3 1 Plural 2 3 Yo T l / Ella / Usted estoy ests est

Nosotros / Nosotras estamos Vosotros / Vosotras estis Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes estn

The verb ser is used for conditions or characteristics that are permanent and the verb estar is used for transitory or not permanent conditions or characteristics. Compare:

Maria es bonita (Maria is beautiful) Maria is really beautiful, maybe since she was born

Maria est bonita (Maria is beautiful) In that moment Maria is beautiful, but maybe she doesnt look beautiful all the time.

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