Mis zapatos están muy sucios.

T. E.A1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Mis zapatos están muy sucios.

I thought estar was used with a location. Why isn't ser used here?

This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Muy vs Mucho in Spanish (intensifiers)"

Asked 7 years ago

InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hola Tamani, Estar is also used when we talk about the physical condition of something. You can have a look here https://spanish.kwiziq.com/revision/grammar/using-estar-not-ser-when-talking-about-physical-condition-of-something Inma : )

Like07 years ago

T. E. asked:

Mis zapatos están muy sucios.

I thought estar was used with a location. Why isn't ser used here?

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