Why ser and not estar in this sentence?

Richard A.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Why ser and not estar in this sentence?

No seas tonto.   It feels like we are describing a temporary condition. Why is ser used?

Asked 1 year ago
InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hola Richard

I think this was answered in this other thread.

Saludos

Why ser and not estar in this sentence?

No seas tonto.   It feels like we are describing a temporary condition. Why is ser used?

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