Ser vs Estar

Hola Lucie S.

Yes, it’s true that “vago” or “perezoso” can be used with both "ser" and "estar" and the meaning changes depending on the verb.

When you use "ser", you’re describing a permanent personality trait. For example: "Él es vago" means "He is lazy by nature". But when you use "estar", it refers to a temporary state — so "Él está vago hoy" means "He’s being lazy today", just for now. This kind of contrast is common in Spanish with adjectives that can describe both moods and traits.

Hope this helps! 😊

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Saludos

Silvia