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Ser vs Estar

Key differences

Portuguese has two verbs that correspond to the verb to be: 'ser' and 'estar'.

How to know which one to use?

As a general rule, the verb ser is used for things inherent to the subject, or to describe permanent states. It is also used to indicate the origin or identity of something or someone.

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