El Verbo ESTAR- Present Tense

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What is the verb 'estar' used for in Spanish?

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The verb 'estar' is used to indicate temporary states, locations, and conditions.

Front

Conjugate the verb 'estar' in the present tense for 'yo'.

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estoy

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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Conjugate the verb 'estar' in the present tense for 'tú'.

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estás

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Conjugate the verb 'estar' in the present tense for 'él/ella/usted'.

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está

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Conjugate the verb 'estar' in the present tense for 'nosotros/nosotras'.

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estamos

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Conjugate the verb 'estar' in the present tense for 'vosotros/vosotras'.

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estáis

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Conjugate the verb 'estar' in the present tense for 'ellos/ellas/ustedes'.

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están

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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What is the difference between 'ser' and 'estar'?

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'Ser' is used for permanent states and characteristics, while 'estar' is used for temporary states and locations.

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Provide an example sentence using 'estar' to indicate location.

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La planta está al lado de la ventana.

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Provide an example sentence using 'estar' to indicate a temporary condition.

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Los chicos están cansados.