Ser and Estar with adjectives

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Some adjectives change their meaning when used with either "ser" or "estar".

 

Spanish

ser

estar

listo

clever

ready

malo

bad

ill

rico

rich

tasty (for food)

vivo

lively

alive

bueno

good

well (in good health)

cansado

tiring (person)

tired

grave

serious (personailty)

seriously ill

verde

green

unripe

moreno

dark-haired

suntanned

pesado

heavy (thing)

tiresome

aburrido

boring

bored

seguro

safe

sure, certain