Identify

• The verb [ESTAR] means to be. It is an irregular verb.
• May be used in a wide variety of sentences and functions.

Connect

• LEAF Spanish Grammar: Verb Conjugation – Basics

60-Second Spanish Grammar Lesson

Study

…

The verb ESTAR means To BE, (I am, you are, he/she is, we are, y’all are …)

The verb ESTAR is used in many different kinds of expressions.

Remember, we all need H.E.L.P. with ESTAR.

Health: Expressing your state of physical/mental health.

Yo estoy enfermo.
I am sick.

Ellos están de buena salud.
They are in good health.

Emotion: Expressing your current state of mind/body.

¡Estoy enojado!
I am mad!

Estoy de buen humor.
I am in a good mood.

El está avergonzado.
He is embarrased.

Location: Describing where things are located.

La tienda está enfrente de la plaza.
The store is in front of the plaza.

El hospital está al lado de las oficinas.
The hospital is to the side of the offices.

Nosotros estamos detrás del cine.
We are located behind the cinema.

Present Progressive: The Present Progressive Tense (-ing).

Yo estoy estudiando.
I am studying.

El está corriendo.
He is running.

Ella está leyendo.
She is reading.

Nosotros estamos viajando.
We are traveling.

Adapt

Yo estoy muy bien, gracias.
I am very well, thanks!

¿Cómo te sientes, estás enfermo?
How do you feel, are you sick?

No estoy bien, yo estoy enfermo.
I am not well, I am sick.

¿Está de buen humor hoy?
Are you in a good mood today?

¡Si, estoy de muy buen humor hoy!
Yes, I am in a very good mood today!

¿Está enojado su amigo?
Is your friend upset?

No, el no está enojado, está pensando.
No, he’s not mad, he’s thinking.

¿Dónde está la estación de los autobuses?
Where is the bus station?

La estación está detrás de la policía.
The station is behind the police station.

¿Dónde está la biblioteca?
Where is the library?

La biblioteca está a la derecha de la escuela.
The library is to the right of the school.

¿Qué estás haciendo tú?
What are you doing?

Yo estoy estudiando.
I am studying.

¿Qué está haciendo su amigo?
What is your friend doing?

Mi amigo está arreglando su carro.
He is fixing his car.

Engage

• LEAF 60-Second Spanish Grammar Lesson Index
• LEAF Spanish Verb Conjugation Chart: The Verb ESTAR

Explore

• YouTube/SpanishWizards: The Spanish Verb Estar
• YouTube/MrLearnSpanish: The Spanish Verb Estar
• YouTube/Speakado: “¿Cómo está usted?”
• YouTube/Speakado: “¿Cómo estás tú?”

Quizlet Activities: The Verb [ESTAR] – Conjugations

• Direct Link: [https://quizlet.com/_8cozi7]
• Click on the top right-hand corner for Options.
• Click on the bottom right-hand corner to change Study Mode. 

Quizlet Activities: The Verb [ESTAR] – Translations

• Direct Link: [https://quizlet.com/_8coz0i]
• Click on the top right-hand corner for Options.
• Click on the bottom right-hand corner to change Study Mode. 

Quizlet Activities: The Verb [ESTAR] – Basics

• Direct Link: [https://quizlet.com/_8cqlvd]
• Click on the top right-hand corner for Options.
• Click on the bottom right-hand corner to change Study Mode.