7.1.4

Expressions Using 'Estar"

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Expressing Opinion

'Estar' is used with adjectives to express feelings and states of mind (moods) instead of describing things, people and situations (estar).

Illustrative background for Estar harto de/de que - to be fed up ofIllustrative background for Estar harto de/de que - to be fed up of ?? "content

Estar harto de/de que - to be fed up of

  • 'Estar harto de' either takes an infinitive or an adjective.
    • Estoy harto de la política.
      • I am fed up of politics.
    • Estoy harto de ver anuncios.
      • I am fed up of seeing adverts.
  • If the opinion is about what a different person is doing you must use ‘de que’ followed by the subjunctive.
    • Estoy harto de que abras la ventana.
    • I am fed up of you opening the window.
Illustrative background for Estar de acuerdo - to agreeIllustrative background for Estar de acuerdo - to agree ?? "content

Estar de acuerdo - to agree

  • You can use this by itself when you agree with somebody.
    • Estoy de acuerdo.
      • I agree.
  • Or you can use it with a preposition.
    • Estoy de acuerdo con la propuesta.
      • I agree with the proposal.
  • To say you disagree you would use the negative.
    • No estoy de acuerdo.
      • I do not agree.
Illustrative background for Estar a favor de - to advocateIllustrative background for Estar a favor de - to advocate ?? "content

Estar a favor de - to advocate

  • It is rarely used by itself like 'estar de acuerdo'.
    • Estoy a favor de la propuesta.
      • I am in favour of the proposal.
Illustrative background for Estar en contra - to be againstIllustrative background for Estar en contra - to be against ?? "content

Estar en contra - to be against

  • 'Estar en contra' is used to say that you are against something and is normally followed by the preposition 'de'.
    • Alejandro está en contra de esa norma del colegio.
      • Alexander is against that school rule.
Illustrative background for Estar equivocado/a - to be wrongIllustrative background for Estar equivocado/a - to be wrong ?? "content

Estar equivocado/a - to be wrong

  • 'Estar equivocado/a' can be used on its own or be followed by a preposition.
    • Estoy equivocado.
      • I am wrong.
    • Laura está equivocada sobre esto.
      • Laura is wrong about this.

Expressions Using 'Estar'

These are some set expressions that can only be used with 'estar'.

Illustrative background for Estar situado - to be locatedIllustrative background for Estar situado - to be located ?? "content

Estar situado - to be located

  • El restaurante está situado junto al lado de la playa.
    • The restaurant is located next to the beach.
Illustrative background for Estar en forma - to be fit/in shapeIllustrative background for Estar en forma - to be fit/in shape ?? "content

Estar en forma - to be fit/in shape

  • Estoy en forma.
    • I am in shape.

General Expressions Using 'Estar'

These are some more general expressions that can only be used with 'estar'.

Illustrative background for Estar de vacaciones - to be on holidayIllustrative background for Estar de vacaciones - to be on holiday ?? "content

Estar de vacaciones - to be on holiday

  • Estoy de vacaciones.
    • I am on holiday.
Illustrative background for Estar en paro - to be unemployedIllustrative background for Estar en paro - to be unemployed ?? "content

Estar en paro - to be unemployed

  • Mi tia está en paro.
    • My aunt is unemployed.
Illustrative background for Estar en huelga - to be on strikeIllustrative background for Estar en huelga - to be on strike ?? "content

Estar en huelga - to be on strike

  • Los profesores están en huelga.
    • The teachers are on strike.

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