What is the verb form of estar?
What is the verb form of estar?
To describe how you feel or where you are, you use the present indicative forms of estar – estoy, estás, está, estamos, estáis, están.
How do you use estar examples?
Here are some sentences using estar to get you started….Estar.
| Use ESTAR for… | Por ejemplo | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Health | Estoy enfermo. | I’m sick. |
| Mental Health and Well Being | Estamos cansados. | We are tired. |
| Emotions | Estás triste. | You’re sad. |
| Continuous actions in the present | Estás estudiando. | You are studying. |
How you feel and where you are always use the verb estar?
“To say how you feel and where you are, you should use the verb estar.” An easy way to think about the verb estar is that it is used to describe temporary conditions and locations. Conditions can be mental, emotional, or physical states of people, animals, and objects.
When do you use Ser vs estar?
When to Use Estar. In contrast to the essence of ser, estar is used to talk about temporary states, locations or conditions. Estar is used to describe someone’s mood, and implies that this state might be temporary. For example, in “Está feliz” (He/she is happy), the person is happy now but won’t always be happy.
When to use ser versus estar?
When to Use Ser. Since estar deals with temporary conditions, that leaves ser as the verb to use for more permanent situations. Generally speaking, ser is used when dealing with more “inherent” characteristics. That’s a fancy way of saying things which are not likely to change.
When should I use ser and estar?
Estar is usually used to describe where a person or thing is physically located. Although an event takes place at a physical location, when speaking about events occurring at a specific point in time, you should use ser. If the meaning of the verb is to be held or to take place, make sure you use ser.
How to conjugate estar?
Yo → estoy
