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Sil Ibáñez
Community Tutor“Ser bueno” vs “Estar bueno”
Yes, both mean “to be good”...
BUT no, they do not mean the same thing at all. 😏
✅ SER BUENO = to be a good person / good at something
Think: 'Ser', ADN, permanent quality.
It’s who you are. The essence of things.
Examples:
Mi perro es bueno. → My dog is good (well-behaved).
Ella es buena en matemáticas. → She’s good at math.
Ese profesor es muy bueno. → That teacher is great (professionally / as a person).
TIP: Use “ser” when you’re talking about skills, behavior, or personality.
✅ ESTAR BUENO = to taste good / to be hot (yep…)
Think: temporary condition, physical/emotional states.
Examples:
¡Este café está buenísimo! → This coffee tastes amazing.
Ese chico está bueno. → That guy is hot.
¿Está buena la tortilla? → Is the omelette good?
💅 So yeah, if you say “tú estás bueno”… get ready for flirty eyes.
Jul 18, 2025 10:48 AM
Sil Ibáñez
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