Hi Luba,
Thank you for posting.
Both "ser" and "estar" correspond to the English verb "to be." However, they're used differently. For instance, "ser"can be used to describe the characteristics of someone or something. "Estar", instead, is used to describe the condition of something or someone at the moment (feeling, emotions, etc.) and to tell location of people or things that can move.
For example
"Eu sou brasileira" (I'm Brazilian)
"Eu estou com frio" (I'm cold)
Please check out our grammar bank for more details:
https://www.portuguesepod101.com/learningcenter/reference/grammar/22?
We hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any further questions :)
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Cristiane
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Olá, Chris!
Muito bem! :)
Obrigada por comentar aqui.😉
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Marcia
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Eu moro em Kyoto.
Hi Luba,
Thank you for posting.
Both "ser" and "estar" correspond to the English verb "to be." However, they're used differently. For instance, "ser"can be used to describe the characteristics of someone or something. "Estar", instead, is used to describe the condition of something or someone at the moment (feeling, emotions, etc.) and to tell location of people or things that can move.
For example
"Eu sou brasileira" (I'm Brazilian)
"Eu estou com frio" (I'm cold)
Please check out our grammar bank for more details:
https://www.portuguesepod101.com/learningcenter/reference/grammar/22?
We hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any further questions :)
Sincerely,
Cristiane
Team Portuguesepod101.com
What's the difference between "eu sou" and "estou", if any? Obrigada!
Hi Kenner,
Great to have you here!
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And if you have any questions, feel free to ask us.:wink:
Cristiane
Team Portuguesepod101.com
Interesting friend. Thanks