What is the difference between 'ser' and 'estar'? ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'ser' y 'estar'?

The difference between 'ser' and 'estar' is mainly whether you are describing something permanent. If I were to say that 'I have blue eyes', then I would use 'ser', as this is something that cannot change. 'Yo tengo los ojos azules'.On the other hand, if I were to say 'I am happy', I would use 'estar', as this is something that can change.'Yo estoy feliz'.La diferencia entre 'ser' y 'estar' es es principalmente si describe algo permanente. Si quisiera decir que 'I have blue eyes', entonces usaría 'ser', ya que esto es algo que no puede cambiar.'Yo tengo los ojos azules'.Por otro lado, si quisiera decir 'I am happy', usaría 'estar', ya que esto es algo que sí puede cambiar.'Yo estoy feliz'.

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