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The Passive Voice (Forma Passiva)·Passive Voice – State vs. Action
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Rule reminder

'È + past participle' can describe a resulting state (door is open = la porta è aperta). 'Viene + past participle' describes the action of opening (the door is being opened). Context determines the choice.

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La porta ___ aperta — it's currently in an open state.