The Spanish verb estar means to be, but it’s used
to describe temporary states, locations, or conditions.
For example:
- Estoy cansado - I am tired (temporary condition)
- Ella está en casa - She is at home (location)
It’s an irregular verb, with forms like estoy, estás, está, estamos, están. Estar is often contrasted with ser, which is used for permanent traits or identity.
A good rule of thumb: use estar for how or where something is, not what it is.
| Yo | Estoy |
| Tu | Estás |
| El/Ella/Usted | Está |
| Nosotros(as) | Estámos |
| Vosotros(as) | Estáis |
| Ellos(as)/Ustedes | Están |