Uses of 'Estar' (1/2)
Spanish: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 4.2.5
Uses of 'Estar'
The verb 'estar' in Spanish has many different uses. For example, we use 'estar' to talk about location, mood, or consequences.
Location
- 'Estar' is used to say where something is.
- ¿Dónde están las llaves?
- Where are the keys?
- Madrid está en España.
- Madrid is in Spain.
Mood
- 'Estar’ describes a physical or emotional state.
- Theo está feliz.
- Theo is happy.
- Estoy bien.
- I am OK.
Consequences
- We use ‘estar’ to say how people or things are now because of what has happened.
- 'Estar' indicates a state resulting from a process/action.
- La puerta está abierta porque la abrí yo.
- The door is open because I opened it.
Test yourself on Uses of 'Estar' (1/2)
Mario asks you: 'Where is your brother?'
How would you answer this question in Spanish?Rafael asks Marina: 'How are you, Marina?'
How would Marina answer this question in Spanish?