estar

A1

to be; state or location

Present tense of estar

PersonFormMeaningExample
yoestoyI amEstoy listo.
I am ready.
estásyou areEstás aquí.
You are here.
él/ella/ustedestáhe/she/you formal isEstá en casa.
He/she is at home.
nosotrosestamoswe areEstamos bien.
We are fine.
ellos/ustedesestánthey/you all areEstán ocupados.
They are busy.
estarstatelocationirregular

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