Spanish Verb estar (to be)
The verb estar (example sentences) (full conjugation) is used to indicate a condition which is likely to change.
Ella está enojada. - She is mad.
Yo estoy enfermo. - I am sick.
Estoy feliz. - I am happy.
Estar expresses a departure from the norm.
José es una persona tranquila pero hoy está molesto.
Joe is a calm person but today he is upset.
| ser | estar | ||
| yo |
estoy
|
(I am) | |
| tú |
estás
|
(you are) | |
| Ud./él/ella |
está
|
(he is) | |
| nosotros (as) |
estamos
|
(we are) | |
| vosotros (as) |
estáis
|
(you are) | |
| Uds./ellos/ellas |
están
|
(they are) |
Long Explanation:
Estar is used to signify the location of an object
La escuela está al lado del correo. - The school is next to the post office.
Estar is used to express a changeable state or condition
Ella está enojada hoy. - She is mad today.
Hoy estoy enfermo. - I am sick today.
Estar is used to express an action in progress (progressive tense)
Estoy escribiendo. - I am writing.
Juan está escuchando. - Juan is listening.
Estar is used to indicate a resultant condition: estar + past participle
Estoy cansado. - I am tired.
Estamos despiertos. - We are awake.
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