The verb "estar"

The verb "estar"

Objetivos

You will be able to...

• Recognize the contexts in which "estar" is an appropriate verb

  • "Decide whether "estar" or "ser" belongs in the blank"

• Produce the correct conjugation of "estar"

  • "Fill in the blank: 'Mis amigos y yo ____ en la escuela"

Why are we talking about this?

If you want to say "I am", "You are", "He/She is", and more YOU WILL FACE THE CHOICE

Multiple Choice

What does the verb "estar" mean?

• To be

• To like

• To eat

• To jump

When to use "estar"

Multiple Choice

Which situation below would NOT use "estar"?

• Indicating location or position.
• Describing a temporary state.
• Describing a permanent characteristic.
• Expressing feelings or emotions.

Conjugation of "estar"

Multiple Choice

What would "Yo estoy" translate to in English?

• You are
• They are
• We are
• I am

Multiple Choice

What would "Mis amigos y yo estamos" translate to in English?

• My friends and I will be
• My friends and I have
• My friends and I are
• My friends and I were