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Ser Estar Verb Contrasting Noun Adjective Decide Essence

Front Ser and estar (contrasting uses)
Back When a noun follows the verb, use ser
When an adjective follows the verb, decide between "essence" and "condition"
To tell where something is from, use ser
To tell where something is located right now, use estar
To tell where an event is taking place, use ser

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