1. Present Tense of estar ANTE TODO
You will now learn a verb which means to be, the verb estar.
Although estar ends in –ar, it does not follow the pattern of regular –ar verbs.
The yo form (estoy) is irregular.
Also, all forms have an accented á except the yo and nosotros/nosotras forms.

2. Present Tense of estar: The verb estar (to be)
SINGULAR FORMS
yo estoy I am
tú estás you are (fam.)
Ud. / él / ella está you are (form.); he / she is
PLURAL FORMS
nosotros/as estamos we are
vosotros/as estáis you are (fam.)
Uds. / ellos / ellas están you are (form.); they are

3. Present Tense of estar: Uses
Location
Estoy en casa.
Inés está al lado de Javier.
I am at home.
Inés is next to Javier.
Health
Álex está enfermo hoy.
Álex is sick today.
Well-being
¿Cómo estás Maite?
 Estoy bien, gracias.
How are you Maite?
 I am fine, thanks.