Why ser and not estar in this sentence?

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Why ser and not estar in this sentence?

No seas tonto. It feels like we are describing a temporary condition. Why is ser used?

This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Forming the Spanish imperative of tú (negative commands) "

Asked 1 year ago

InmaKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hola Richard

I think this was answered in this other thread.

Saludos

Like01 year ago

Richard asked:View original

Why ser and not estar in this sentence?

No seas tonto. It feels like we are describing a temporary condition. Why is ser used?

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