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The Verb Estar Estar is an IRREGULAR verb. It is not conjugated like other –AR verbs in Spanish.

The Verb Estar It means “to be” in English.

The Verb Estar HOW YOU FEEL OR WHERE YOU ARE ALWAYS USE THE VERB ESTAR Remember the rhyme for when to use ESTAR: HOW YOU FEEL OR WHERE YOU ARE ALWAYS USE THE VERB ESTAR

The Verb ESTAR It does NOT follow the pattern of REGULAR -AR VERBS.

The Verb ESTAR In writing, be sure to use the accent mark on all forms except the “yo” and “nosotros” forms.

TO BE (In English) I am You are He She is It We are They are

ESTAR Yo estoy Tú estás Ud. Él está Ella Nosotros estamos Vosotros estáis Uds. Ellos están Ellas

USE OF ESTAR Estar is used to tell “location” of a person or a thing.

USE OF ESTAR For example: Remember to use EN-in El libro está en la mesa. The book is on the table.

USE OF ESTAR Maria y Carlos están en clase. Maria and Carlos are in class.

USE OF ESTAR Estar is also used to tell the condition of something or someone. But for now we will focus on LOCATION 

USE OF ESTAR For example: ¿Cómo está Maria? Maria está bien. Maria is well.