Special Verbs - Estar Flashcards
Use 1?
to talk about the location of places or where someone or something is located.
Use 2?
Dates and Seasons - When telling the date with the verb “estar” always use the preposition “a” after the verb. When talking about the seasons of the year, use the verb “estar” followed by the preposition “en”. Don’t use the verb “estar” to tell the time.
Use 3?
to talk about the physical appearance of someone or something.
Use 4?
to talk about the physical condition of people. Remember that this physical condition must be temporary.
Use 5?
to talk about the feelings and emotions of somebody.
Use 6?
to talk about SPECIFIC WEATHER PHENOMENA such as rain, snow, thunderstorms, hails and clouds. Don’t use the verb “estar” to talk about heat, cold, wind, or to express good/bad weather in general. Use the verb “hacer” instead.
Use 7?
follow “estar” by the gerund to form the progressive tenses.
Estamos yendo para casa de mis abuelos.
We’re going to my grandparent’s place.
La hija de Carla está creciendo muy rápido.
Carla’s daughter is growing up quickly.
El cielo está muy nublado. Va a llover.
The sky is very cloudy. It’s going to rain.
Es peligroso salir a la calle hoy. Está granizando.
It’s dangerous to go out today. It’s hailing.
José está preocupado porque ha suspendido sus exámenes.
Jose is worried because he’s failed his exams.
Nosotros estamos muy contentos por tu nominación al premio como “Médico del Año”.
We are very happy about your nomination for the “Doctor of the Year” award.
A pesar de su edad, mi abuela todavía está en plena forma.
Despite her age, my grandmother is still in a really good shape.
El café que me tomé esta mañana estaba muy caliente y me quemé la lengua.
The coffee I had this morning was too hot and I burnt my tongue.
La calle está muy oscura.
The street is very dark.
La madre de Marcos está muy delgada y morena.
Marcos’ mother is very thin and tanned.
El vestido rojo que buscas está en el armario.
The red dress you are looking for is in the closet.
Los padres de Alberto están de vacaciones en Australia.
Alberto’s parents are on vacation in Australia.
Estamos a jueves.
It’s Thursday.
Hoy estamos a lunes 8 de junio.
Today is Monday, June, 8th.
What 12 adjectives change their meaning when used with ser/estar?
bueno, malo, joven, viejo, nuevo, listo, atento, orgulloso, abierto, rico, aburrido, muerto, vivo
What is the meaning of bueno when used with estar?
tener buen carácter (same as ser) ser de calidad (same as ser), ser útil (same as ser), tener buena salud (good health), buen sabor(good flavour) o buen aspecto (look good)
What is the meaning of malo when used with estar?
tener mala salud o mal sabor
What is the meaning of joven when used with estar?
parecer pocos años o poco tiempo
What is the meaning of viejo when used with estar?
parecer muchos años o poco tiempo
What is the meaning of atento when used with estar?
prestar atención (to pay attention)
What is the meaning of orgulloso when used with estar?
sentirse contento o satisfecho (proud)
What is the meaning of abierto when used with estar?
lo contrario de cerrado
What is the meaning of rico when used with estar?
tener muy buen sabor
What is the meaning of aburrido when used with estar?
no pasárselo bien (to be bored)
What is the meaning of muerto when used with estar?
no estar vivo
What is the meaning of vivo when used with estar?
no estar muerto
What is the meaning of nuevo when used with estar?
tener aspecto de reciente (to look recent)
What is the meaning of listo when used with estar
encontrarse preparado (to be ready)
