A1EssentialIrregularAuxiliary: haber
estar
to be
Grammar Note
Essential verb for expressing location, temporary states, and conditions. Different from "ser" which expresses permanent characteristics.
Conjugation
Presente (Present)
| yo | estoy |
| tú | estás |
| él/ella/usted | está |
| nosotros | estamos |
| vosotros | estáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | están |
Pretérito (Simple Past)
| yo | estuve |
| tú | estuviste |
| él/ella/usted | estuvo |
| nosotros | estuvimos |
| vosotros | estuvisteis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | estuvieron |
Pretérito Perfecto (Present Perfect)
| yo | he estado |
| tú | has estado |
| él/ella/usted | ha estado |
| nosotros | hemos estado |
| vosotros | habéis estado |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | han estado |
Futuro (Future)
| yo | estaré |
| tú | estarás |
| él/ella/usted | estará |
| nosotros | estaremos |
| vosotros | estaréis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | estarán |
Example Sentences
present
Yo estoy en casa.
I am at home.
past
Ella estuvo enferma.
She was sick.
perfect
Nosotros hemos estado aquí.
We have been here.
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