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Expressions Using 'Estar' (2/2)

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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 tía 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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