Spanish Verb Estar Flashcards
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What is one of the uses of the verb 'estar'?

  • Position (correct)
  • Permanent situations
  • Emotion (correct)
  • None of the above

    • What does 'estar' mean in English?

    to be

    What is the first person singular form of 'estar'?

    yo estoy

    What is the second person singular form of 'estar'?

    <p>tú estás</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the third person singular masculine form of 'estar'?

    <p>él está</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the third person singular feminine form of 'estar'?

    <p>ella está</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formal second person singular form of 'estar'?

    <p>usted está</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the third person singular neutral form of 'estar'?

    <p>está</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first person plural form of 'estar'?

    <p>nosotros estamos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first person plural form for all girls of 'estar'?

    <p>nosotras estamos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second person plural masculine form of 'estar'?

    <p>vosotros estáis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second person plural feminine form of 'estar'?

    <p>vosotras estáis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the third person plural form of 'estar' (formal)?

    <p>ustedes están</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the third person plural masculine form of 'estar'?

    <p>ellos están</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the third person plural feminine form of 'estar'?

    <p>ellas están</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Usage of the Verb "Estar"

    • "Estar" is used to express temporary situations, indicating that the state is not permanent.
    • Common uses of "estar":
      • Position: Physical location or posture
      • Location: Geographical or situational context
      • Action: Ongoing actions, often expressed in continuous tenses (e.g., "estoy bailando" translates to "I am dancing")
      • Condition: Temporary physical or mental states
      • Emotion: Feelings that can change over time

    Conjugation of "Estar"

    • "Estar" translates to "to be" in English.

    First Person Singular

    • "Yo estoy" means "I am".

    Second Person Singular

    • "Tú estás" means "you are".

    Third Person Singular

    • "Él está" translates to "he is".
    • "Ella está" translates to "she is".
    • "Usted está" means "you (formal) are".

    Third Person Singular Neutral

    • "Está" translates to "it is".

    First Person Plural

    • "Nosotros estamos" means "we are" (mixed or all males).
    • "Nosotras estamos" means "we (all girls) are".

    Second Person Plural (Familiar)

    • "Vosotros estáis" means "y'all are" (mixed or all males).
    • "Vosotras estáis" means "y'all (all girls) are".

    Third Person Plural

    • "Ustedes están" translates to "you all are".
    • "Ellos están" means "they are" (mixed or all males).
    • "Ellas están" means "they (all girls) are".

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    This quiz features flashcards focused on the Spanish verb 'estar'. You'll learn its uses, including position, location, action, condition, and emotion. Perfect for beginners wanting to enhance their understanding of this essential verb.

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