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ESTAR

The Verb Estar

Estar is an IRREGULAR verb.

It means “to be” in English.

TO BE (In English)

I am

You are

He

She is

It

We are

They are

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.

ESTAR

Yo estoy

Tú estás

Ud.

Él está

Ella

Nosotros estamos

Uds.

Ellos están

Ellas

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.