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What does 'estar' mean?
What does 'estar' mean?
to be (feelings/location)
What is the first person singular form of 'estar'?
What is the first person singular form of 'estar'?
yo estoy
How do you say 'you are' in the second person singular (informal) in Spanish?
How do you say 'you are' in the second person singular (informal) in Spanish?
tú estás
What is the third person singular form for 'he is' in Spanish?
What is the third person singular form for 'he is' in Spanish?
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What is the third person singular form for 'she is' in Spanish?
What is the third person singular form for 'she is' in Spanish?
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What is the formal way to say 'you are' in Spanish?
What is the formal way to say 'you are' in Spanish?
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What is the first person plural form for 'we are' in masculine in Spanish?
What is the first person plural form for 'we are' in masculine in Spanish?
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How do you say 'we are' in feminine in Spanish?
How do you say 'we are' in feminine in Spanish?
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What does 'vosotras estáis' mean?
What does 'vosotras estáis' mean?
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What does 'vosotros estáis' mean?
What does 'vosotros estáis' mean?
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What is the third person plural form for 'they are' in masculine in Spanish?
What is the third person plural form for 'they are' in masculine in Spanish?
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What is the third person plural form for 'they are' in feminine in Spanish?
What is the third person plural form for 'they are' in feminine in Spanish?
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What is the plural form of 'you are' for a group in Spanish?
What is the plural form of 'you are' for a group in Spanish?
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Study Notes
Verb Overview
- "Estar" translates to "to be" in English, focusing on feelings and location.
Conjugation in Different Persons
- Yo estoy: Means "I am," used for first-person singular.
- Tú estás: Translates to "you are," used for second-person singular informal.
- Él está: Means "he is," used for third-person singular masculine.
- Ella está: Translates to "she is," used for third-person singular feminine.
- Usted está: Means "you are" in a formal context, also second-person singular.
Plural Forms
- Nosotros estamos: Means "we are" for masculine or mixed groups.
- Nosotras estamos: Translates to "we are" for feminine groups only.
- Vosotras estáis: Used primarily in Spain, meaning "you girls are" for a female group.
- Vosotros estáis: In Spain, means "you guys are," used to address a group of males or a mixed group.
Third-Person Plural
- Ellos están: Means "they are" for a group of males or a mixed gender group.
- Ellas están: Translates to "they are" for a group of females exclusively.
- Ustedes están: Means "you all are," used in both formal and informal contexts in Latin America, addressing multiple people.
Summary
- Estar is essential for expressing states of being, feelings, and locations across different subjects, with distinct conjugations for formal and informal usage.
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This quiz focuses on the Spanish verb 'estar', which means 'to be'. It includes flashcard definitions for different conjugations and contexts of the verb. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of Spanish feelings and locations.
