estar
A1irregular#2 most commonto be (state/location)
Also: to feel, to be located
Meaning & usage
Use 'estar' for temporary states, locations, ongoing actions and feelings. Compare with 'ser' for permanent attributes.
Conjugation
| Pronoun | estar | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | estoy | |
| tú | estás | |
| él / ella / Ud. | está | |
| nosotros | estamos | |
| vosotros | estáis | |
| ellos / ellas / Uds. | están |
estar by tense
Example sentences
Estoy cansado.
I am tired.
¿Dónde estás?
Where are you?
Estamos en casa.
We are at home.
El café está caliente.
The coffee is hot.
Estuvieron aquí ayer.
They were here yesterday.
Está lloviendo.
It is raining.
Common expressions
- estar de acuerdoto agree
- estar a punto deto be about to
- estar hartoto be fed up
- estar de modato be in fashion
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Frequently asked
How do you conjugate "estar" in the present tense?
In the present tense, "estar" is conjugated as: yo estoy, tú estás, él/ella está, nosotros estamos, vosotros estáis, ellos/ellas están.
Is "estar" a regular or irregular verb?
"estar" is a irregular Spanish verb. Use 'estar' for temporary states, locations, ongoing actions and feelings. Compare with 'ser' for permanent attributes.
What does "estar" mean in English?
"estar" means "to be (state/location)", and can also mean "to feel", "to be located".
What is the past tense of "estar"?
The preterite (simple past) of "estar" is: yo estuve, tú estuviste, él/ella estuvo, nosotros estuvimos, vosotros estuvisteis, ellos/ellas estuvieron.