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When deciding which one to use in Spanish, you should always check the TENER conditions first. TENER normally means "to have" except in these specific cases, which you must memorize, where it means "to be".
Word clues: When to use TENER
Today's lesson will center on what to do once you determine that the "to be" you are translating is NOT TENER.
You must then decide whether to use SER or ESTAR.
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The following is a way to remember the difference between them by remembering truths about God's word.
Ser is the "enduring" to be verb that does not change from one day to the other. SER- Enduring like God's character.
Estar is the "temporary" verb. ESTAR- No matter your temporary condition, location, mood or well-being... God is with you at every moment.
If you can remember these truths, you can tell the difference between SER and ESTAR.
