True it’s an island off the coast of Central America
Tio, it translates to uncle
If something seems temporary, use estar, if it is more permanent quality, use ser. When you are thinking about whether to use ser or estar, consider which question the verb “to be” is answering. If you want to talk about ‘where’ something is, use estar.
Mi amiga es alta.
Mi amiga es muy habladora.
Mi amiga siempre está feliz.
Mi amiga no suele estar triste.
Mi amiga es muy bonita.
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Hope it helps! :)