In the case of the broken radio, using 'es' suggests the radio is irreparable, whereas 'está' suggests it can be repaired
Es vs estar
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Marc G.Kwiziq community member
Es vs estar
This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Ser vs Estar in Spanish: Using estar (not ser) when talking about physical condition of something, someone or a place"
Asked 2 years ago
InmaKwiziq Head of Spanish, Native Spanish Teacher
Hola Marc
Even if the radio is irreparable, you still use "está estropeada" (not es estropeada) as it's talking about a physical condition and a result. The fact that it may not be possible to fix it doesn't really matter. When we use "ser" with adjectives we express an essential characteristic of something or someone: "yo soy alta" (I may shrink a bit when I get older, but that doesn't matter, being tall is one of my essential physical characteristics, hence "soy")
Saludos cordiales
Kandy B.Kwiziq community member
That was my question too, but now I see that estar is used for a condition reparable or not.
Kandy B.Kwiziq community member
That was my question too, but now I see that estar is used for a condition reparable or not.
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