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• ESTAR

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The Verb Estar

• Estar is an IRREGULAR verb.
• It means to be in English.

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The Verb ESTAR

• It does NOT follow the pattern of REGULAR
• -AR VERBS.

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The Verb ESTAR

• In writing, be sure to use the accent mark on all
  forms except the yo and nosotros forms.

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TO BE (In English)

• I am
• You are
• He
• She is
• It

• We are
• They are

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ESTAR

• Yo estoy
• Tú estás
• Ud.
• Él está
• Ella

• Nosotros estamos
• Uds.
• Ellos están
• Ellas

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USE OF ESTAR

• Estar is used to tell location of a person or a
  thing.

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USE OF ESTAR

• For example
• El libro está en la mesa.
• The book is on the table.

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USE OF ESTAR

• Maria y Carlos están en clase.
• Maria and Carlos are in class.

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USE OF ESTAR

• Estar is also used to tell the condition of
  something or someone.

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USE OF ESTAR

• For example
• Maria está enferma.
• Maria is sick.

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USE OF ESTAR

• Elisa y tú están ocupados.
• Elisa and you are busy.