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Mar 19, 2022 - 10:28 AM
A good question, as the use of "ser" vs "estar" has at times been confusing for me. I believe that when she says that "es muy pequeno" she is talking about the size of the phone which is innate (it wont change over time) which is why '"ser" is used. Later in the sentence she says that "pero esta bien", which is referring to the fact that "it is fine for her friend". When she says it is "fine for her friend" this is something that could be temporary (her needs could change over time) which is why you use "estar" instead of "ser".
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
Mar 19, 2022 - 04:41 PM
Yes! I clearly see your explanation and it makes sense. The friend's opinion of the phone could change over time, so using Estar there would make sense.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
Mar 25, 2022 - 06:57 AM
Exactly. Being fine doesn't represent an innate characteristic of the phone, hence the use of Estar here.
When describing an object, you'd use "ser" to refer to its size, shape, origin, material, physical appearance (beauty, color...), price (even if prices can change, you always give a price with ser) and all other characteristics that define this object..
On the contrary you'd use "estar" to refer to its state, its condition, its situation (for example if it's broken or in a good state, empty or full, dirty or clean, and so on), or if you're giving an opinion about it (as in it's fine).
One thing to keep in mind is that "bien" is ALWAYS used with ser.
Hope it helps :)
When describing an object, you'd use "ser" to refer to its size, shape, origin, material, physical appearance (beauty, color...), price (even if prices can change, you always give a price with ser) and all other characteristics that define this object..
On the contrary you'd use "estar" to refer to its state, its condition, its situation (for example if it's broken or in a good state, empty or full, dirty or clean, and so on), or if you're giving an opinion about it (as in it's fine).
One thing to keep in mind is that "bien" is ALWAYS used with ser.
Hope it helps :)
