Verb Estar

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ESTAR

The Verb Estar Estar

is an IRREGULAR

verb. It means “to be” in English.

The Verb ESTAR It

does NOT follow the pattern of REGULAR -AR VERBS.

The Verb ESTAR In

writing, be sure to use the accent mark on all forms except the “yo” and “nosotros” forms.

TO BE (In English) I

am

You

are

He She It

is

We

are

They

are

ESTAR Yo

estoy

Tú

estás

Ud. Él Ella

está

Nosotros estamos

Uds. Ellos Ellas

están

USE OF ESTAR Estar

is used to tell “location” of a person or a thing.

USE OF ESTAR For

example: El libro está en la mesa. The book is on the table.

USE OF ESTAR Maria y Carlos están en clase. Maria and Carlos are in class.

USE OF ESTAR Estar

is also used to tell the condition of something or someone.

USE OF ESTAR For example: Maria está enferma. Maria is sick.

USE OF ESTAR Elisa y tú están ocupados. Elisa and you are busy.