In this lesson, you’ll focus on the verb “estar”, which is used to describe temporary conditions such as locations, emotions, physical states, and ongoing actions. You’ll learn how “estar” differs from “ser” by emphasizing situations that change over time or are not permanent.
This comprehensive approach will help you:
- Understand the most common uses of “estar” in Spanish
- Learn how to describe how someone feels and where someone or something is
- Gain confidence using “estar” in real-life conversations and descriptions
By the end of the lesson, you’ll have a deeper understanding of “estar” and how to use it naturally in everyday Spanish — whether you’re saying “Estoy cansado” (I’m tired) or “Ella está en casa” (She is at home).
Click on the words in the (Spanish Words) column to listen to their pronunciation!
| Spanish Words | English Translations |
|---|---|
| casa | home |
| aquí | here |
| allí | there |
| triste | sad |
| contenta | happy (fem.) |
| feliz | happy |
| dentro | inside |
| fuera | outside |
| al lado | next to |
| caliente | hot |
| fría | cold (fem.) |
| nuevo | new |
Bilingual Guide
El Verbo “Estar”
El verbo “estar” es fundamental en español, usado para describir estados, ubicaciones, condiciones y sentimientos temporales. A diferencia de “ser”, “estar” implica condiciones que pueden cambiar. Aquí hay una visión general de los contextos en los que se aplica “estar”, con ejemplos sencillos para cada categoría:
- Localización: “Estar” especifica la posición geográfica o espacial de alguien o algo.
- Ejemplo: “Lucía está en casa.” (Lucia is at home.)
- Ejemplo: “La familia está aquí.” (The family is here.)
- Emociones: Describe estados emocionales temporales, reflejando cómo se siente alguien en un momento específico.
- Ejemplo: “Juan está triste.” (Juan is sad.)
- Ejemplo: “Penélope está contenta.” (Penelope is happy.)
- Posición: Esta aplicación de “estar” se relaciona con la posición o postura física de un objeto o persona.
- Ejemplo: “Abrak está dentro.” (Abrak is inside.)
- Ejemplo: “Antonio está fuera.” (Antonio is outside.)
- Condición: “Estar” se utiliza para hablar sobre la condición o estado de un objeto o persona, a menudo relacionado con la salud, temperatura o estado general.
- Ejemplo: “La comida está caliente.” (The food is hot.)
- Ejemplo: “El agua está fría.” (The water is cold.)
The Verb “Estar”
The verb “estar” is equally fundamental in Spanish, primarily used to describe temporary states, locations, conditions, and feelings. Unlike “ser,” which denotes permanence, “estar” implies conditions that are likely to change. Here’s an overview of the contexts in which “estar” is applied, with simple examples for each category:
- Location: “Estar” specifies the geographical or spatial position of someone or something.
- Example: “Lucía está en casa.” (Lucia is at home.)
- Example: “La familia está aquí.” (The family is here.)
- Emotions: It describes temporary emotional states, reflecting how someone feels at a specific moment.
- Example: “Juan está triste.” (Juan is sad.)
- Example: “Penélope está contenta.” (Penelope is happy.)
- Position: This use of “estar” relates to the physical position or posture of an object or person.
- Example: “Abrak está dentro.” (Abrak is inside.)
- Example: “Antonio está fuera.” (Antonio is outside.)
- Condition: “Estar” is used to talk about the condition or state of an object or person, often related to health, temperature, or overall state.
- Example: “La comida está caliente.” (The food is hot.)
- Example: “El agua está fría.” (The water is cold.)
"Estar" with Familia García
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