Uses of Estar-Chapter 3 Flashcards

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to indicate the location of persons or things

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Ejemplo: Gregorio está en Venezuela
Ejemplo: La cama está a la derecha del sillón

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with adjectives that indicate emotional and physical conditions

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ejemplo: Mis padres están contentos.
ejemplo: El refridgerador está descompuesto

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Estar is used to describe the way a person feels or the current condition of something.

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It is generally used with adjectives like contento, cansado, frustrado, ordenado, roto, limpio, etc.

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With como: i.e. ?Cómo está tu mamá?

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How is your mom doing? Is she well?

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