How do I conjugate ´ser´ and ´estar´ in the passive voice ?

Can I conjugate the passive voice in any tense other than the present?

Answer to "How do I conjugate ser and estar in the passive voice?"

Question asked on September 14, 2007 at 11:56 AM

How do I use 'ser' and 'estar' in the passive voice?

The passive voice has got me tied up in knots. My professor's site said that estar + participle needs to be used in certain cases, but I couldn't understand those cases. Does it follow the same rules as ser vs estar in the indicative?

Answer to "How do I use ser and estar in the passive voice?"

Question asked on September 14, 2007 at 11:56 AM

Does 'estuve bueno' and'fue bueno' mean the same thing? When are ser and estar interchangable?

Grammar Genius,

I have heard Spanish speakers say both 'estuvo bonito' and 'fue bonito' to describe an experience or day. Are they both correct? If so, could you give other examples of when ser and estar are interchangable?

Answer to "When are ser and estar interchangable?"

Can 'ser' be used to describe what seems to be a temporary condition or state ?

Category: Ser vs Estar

I understand that 'ser' is used to describe permanent states or qualities while 'estar' is used to describe temporary conditions. But, I've seen 'ser' used in situations that seem like conditions. For example, 'ella es feliz.' Could you go over this seemingly grey area? It would be greatly appreciated.

Answer to "Can ser be used to describe temporary states?"

Question asked on September 4, 2007 at 5:54 AM

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