5.2 Estar (Present Tense)

Question 1

What does the verb estar mean in English? And when is estar used?

Answer 1

The verb means “to be” in English. This form of “to be” is used to describe the following;

• location
• a temporary condition
• a temporary feeling

Question 2

What is the yo form of the verb estar (present tense)?

Answer 2

Estoy - I am

Question 3

What is the tú form of the verb estar (present tense)?

Answer 3

Estás - you are

Question 4

What is the él, ella, and usted form of the verb estar (present tense)?

Answer 4

Está - he is / she is / you are (formal)

Question 5

What is the nosotros form of the verb estar (present tense)?

Answer 5

Estamos - we are

Question 6

What is the vosotros form of the verb estar (present tense)?

Answer 6

Estáis - you are

Question 7

What is the ellos, ellas, and ustedes form of the verb estar (present tense)?

Answer 7

Están - they are (M,F) / they are (F) / you all are (formal)

Question 8

Mi abuela _____ en la recamara

Answer 8

Está

My grandmother (is) in the room.

Question 9

Tú ______ en la biblioteca.

Answer 9

Estás

(You are) in the library.

Question 10

¿Está usted ocupado? No, yo no _____ ocupado

Answer 10

Estoy

(Are you) busy? No, (I am) not busy.

Question 11

________ enfermos.

Answer 11

Estamos

(We are) sick.

Question 12

Vosotros _______ esperando a Manolo.

Answer 12

estáis

(You all are) waiting for Manolo.