estar vs ser

JackA1Kwiziq 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

Asked 3 years ago
DavidC1 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

JackA1Kwiziq community member

Thanks David!

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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