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Realidades 1
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.