Uses of 'Estar'
Spanish: Cambridge International GCSE, topic 9.1.6
Uses of 'Estar'
The verb 'estar' in Spanish has many different uses. It is important to know all of its uses.
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.
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.
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.
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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