Hello, I use several sources to learn Spanish, and the other ones suggest using Estar for relationships with husband and wife, is there any reason why they would be incorrect? Thanks
When we want to talk about relationships, such as family ties, friendship or romantic relationships, we use the verb ser (not estar).
For example:
In the examples above, we use ser to talk about family ties.As you can see above, we use ser to talk about friendships.
In the examples above, we use ser to talk about romantic relationships.
See also:
- Using estar (and not ser) to express relationship statuses
- Conjugate ser in El Presente (present tense)
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PaulKwiziq community member
Ella esta mi esposa?
Asked 1 month ago
InmaKwiziq team member
Hola Paul,
It depends on what exactly you want to say. To say what relationship you have with someone we use "ser" as explained in the lesson, "Ella es mi esposa", "Manuel es mi primo"...
But to say for example you are married to someone you'd say:
"Estoy casado con María"
Here is a different lesson that will clarify it for you:
Have a look here.
Saludos
Inma
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Ella esta mi esposa?
Hello, I use several sources to learn Spanish, and the other ones suggest using Estar for relationships with husband and wife, is there any reason why they would be incorrect? Thanks
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MitchKwiziq community member
The lesson doesn't go into much depth on vosotros & sois.
Asked 7 months ago
InmaKwiziq team member
Hola Mitch,
As it is a lesson about a specific use of "ser", we haven't used all pronouns in the examples. We tend to use the most natural sentences. This is not the case in conjugation lessons though, where we make sure all pronouns are used as it is important to see the whole conjugation.
Saludos,
Inma
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