esta vs está

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esta vs está

Why is it "pero esta muy fría" instead of "pero está muy fría"?  Also, why is it "está protegida" instead of "es protegida"?

Asked 4 years ago
InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hola R,

"esta" without the accent was a typo. I just corrected it: está fría

We are using "está protegida" because we also use estar to indicate a "state" or a "result". So, because there are some pine trees, it is not very windy there, so as a result, the beach is protected from the wind. 

I hope this clarified it.

Saludos

Inma

R Z. asked:

esta vs está

Why is it "pero esta muy fría" instead of "pero está muy fría"?  Also, why is it "está protegida" instead of "es protegida"?

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