1. Realidades 1: 2B
ESTAR

2. The Verb Estar Estar is an IRREGULAR verb.
It means “to be” in English.

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

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

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

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

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

8. USE OF ESTAR For example: El libro está en la mesa.
The book is on the table.

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

10. USE OF ESTAR
Estar is also used to tell the condition of something or someone.

11. USE OF ESTAR
For example:
Maria está enferma.
Maria is sick.

12. USE OF ESTAR
Elisa y tú están ocupados.
Elisa and you are busy.