The verb "ser" is used in #2 because it indicates a characteristic or inherent quality of the event. In Spanish, "ser" is used to describe events, identities, and essential traits, as opposed to "estar," which is used for temporary states or conditions. In this context, the guateque campesino is an event that is special in Cuba, which is a permanent or defining characteristic of the event, thus requiring "ser."
Un guateque campesino
Hoy yo voy (ir) a un guateque campesino. OS (ser) un evento especial en Cuba. Hay mucha comida (food) y musica (music). Yo estoy (estar) muy emocionado ducho (ducharse), yo me arreglo (arreglarse) el pelo. (excited). Para prepararme yo me visto (vestirse), y yo me (event)
Durante la fiesta yo hablo mis asado es nos (hablar) con mi (my) familia y (my) amigos. Ellos comen (comer) arroz y frijoles, pero el cerdo SU (their) favorito. Nosotros bailamos (bailar) mucho y cansamos (cansarse). La fiesta termina y yo vuelvo casa. Yo me ascuesto poner (acostarse). (ponerse) los pijamas y yo me (volver) a
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1. Explain why the verb ser is used in #2 above. You may answer in English. (5 points)
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