Do we ever use “ser”?

Marcos G.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Some examples use the verb “estar”. But can we ever use “ser”? Ex: “Mis primos fueron aburridos hasta que viajaron a españa.” Thanks.

Asked 1 year ago

Gennady F.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Why not? My cousins were (used to be ) boring until they traveled to Spain. Makes sense. But I’d use “eran” instead of “fueron”.

Like11 year ago

InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hola Marcos

Yes you can. The meaning would be different though, as Gennady said. With estar it would mean "boring" not "bored".

Saludos

Like11 year ago

Some examples use the verb “estar”. But can we ever use “ser”? Ex: “Mis primos fueron aburridos hasta que viajaron a españa.” Thanks.

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