#26 - Ser y Estar for Spanish Beginners

#26 - Ser y Estar for Spanish Beginners

Author: Latin ELE November 10, 2025 Duration: 10:59
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Ser" and "Estar." To be... and to be again?

Confused about when to use ser and estar in Spanish?

You're not alone! In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you'll learn simple, beginner-friendly rules to help you use these two tricky verbs with confidence.

Get a solid head start for your next conversation en español. ¡Vamos!

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