9.1.6

Uses of 'Estar'

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Uses of 'Estar'

The verb 'estar' in Spanish has many different uses. It is important to know all of its uses.

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Location

  • 'Estar' is used to say where something is.
    • ¿Dónde están las llaves?
      • Where are the keys?
    • Delhi está en India.
      • Delhi is in India.
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Mood

  • 'Estar' is used to show someone's mood, it reflects that the state is temporary.
    • Theo está feliz.
      • Theo is happy.
    • Estoy bien.
      • I am ok.
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Consequences

  • 'Estar' is used to show a state as a result or consequence of a process/action that has taken place.
    • La puerta está abierta porque la abrí yo.
      • The door is open because I opened it.
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Health

  • In the same way, 'estar' is used to show illness. Because ‘estar’ is used to communicate a state or circumstantial situation.
    • Están enfermos.
      • They are ill.

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