Estar Flashcards
Angry
Happy
Sad
Happy
Esta Enfadado / a (Spain)
Estar Enojado / a (LM)
Esta Contento / a
Esta Triste
Esta Feliz
Estar is used to describe non permanent characteristics which could change, but at this moment is the current state.
Some descriptives could also be used with ser (gordo, Delgado),if they are permanent, but many express a temporary state or emotion and would use estar.
Ser would never be used for an emotional state.
Worried
He is worried
She is quite worried.
He is very worried.
Preocupado / a
Está preocupado
Está bastante preocupada
Está muy preocupado
Full , as in after eating
We are full.
We can not eat more.
Estar lleno / a
Estamos llenos.
No podemos comer más.
Annoyed
Molesto / a
Surprise (unexpected gift)
Children, we have a surprise for you. It’s a puppy!
To surprise
To be surprised
I was surprised.
La Sorpresa
Niños, les tenemos una sorpresa. ¡Un cachorro!
Sorprender
Estar sorprendiendo
Estaba sorprendido.
Mood (emotional state)
It’s so hot I’m not in the mood to go out.
Ánimo (M)
AH-knee-moh
Hace tanto calor que no estoy con el ánimo para salir.