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Realidades 1
ESTAR

2. The Verb Estar
Estar is an IRREGULAR
verb.
It means “to be” in English.

3. The Verb ESTAR
Itdoes NOT follow the
pattern of REGULAR
-AR VERBS.

4. The Verb ESTAR
In writing, be sure to use
the accent mark on all
forms except the “yo” and
“nosotros” forms.

5. TO BE (In English)
I am We are
You are
He They are
She is
It

6. ESTAR
Yo estoy Nosotros estamos
Tú estás
Ud. Uds.
Él está Ellos están
Ella Ellas

7. USE OF ESTAR
Estar is used to tell
“location” of a person or a
thing.

8. USE OF ESTAR
For example:
El libro está en la mesa.
The book is on the table.

9. USE OF ESTAR
Maria y Carlos están en
clase.
Maria and Carlos are in
class.

10. USE OF ESTAR
Estar is also used to tell
the condition of
something or someone.

11. USE OF ESTAR
For example:
Maria está enferma.
Maria is sick.

12. USE OF ESTAR
Elisa y tú están ocupados.
Elisa and you are busy.