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estar vs ser

Jack R.A1Kwiziq community member

estar vs ser

In the test question: Después de mucho uso, la vela de cera ____doblada. I used “es” vs “está” as a bent over candle seems to be a permanent condition. Wouldn’t “es” be correct in this sentence also? Thanks

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"
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David M.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Jack -

If you are describing what state something is in, then use "estar". [I find that this can often provide a good guide].

The much-used candle is in a pretty "sorry state" !

Saludos

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Jack R.A1Kwiziq community member

Thanks David!

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Jack R. asked:

estar vs ser

In the test question: Después de mucho uso, la vela de cera ____doblada. I used “es” vs “está” as a bent over candle seems to be a permanent condition. Wouldn’t “es” be correct in this sentence also? Thanks

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