As a learner and user of Spanish, you need to deal with two main verbs used to express the English verb 'to be:' ser and estar. As you have probably discovered, deciding whether to use one form or the other can be a challenge.
The following strategies have proven useful for many beginning learners.
Additionally, as you interact with competent speakers of the language, you will most likely fine-tune your understanding of the appropriate context for each verb.
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