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Conjugation Chart of “Estar” (to be) in the Present Tense

Pronoun Conjugation
Yoestoy
estás
Él / Ella / Ustedestá
Nosotros / Nosotrasestamos
Vosotros / Vosotrasestáis
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedesestán

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Estar”

The Present Tense of Estar is used to describe temporary states or conditions, for example, Estoy cansado. (I am tired.)

Estar is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow a set pattern across all subjects.

How to Use Estar in the Present Tense

Estar generally means “to be” in a temporary state or condition, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Location: To indicate where someone or something is located, for example, Estoy en casa (I am at home).

Temporary Condition: To describe a temporary physical or emotional state, for example, Estoy cansado (I am tired).

Progressive Action: To express an ongoing action, for example, Estoy estudiando (I am studying).

Idiomatic Expressions: Estar is used in many idiomatic expressions, for example, ¡Estoy hasta las narices! (I’m fed up!).

Slang Usage: In colloquial speech, estar can be used in a rude or vulgar way, for example, ¡Estás buenísima! (You’re super hot!).

Real Life Examples of Estar in the Present Tense

¡Estoy tan emocionada por este viaje! (I’m so excited for this trip!)

Mis amigos están en el parque ahora mismo. (My friends are at the park right now.)

La fiesta está en pleno apogeo. (The party is in full swing.)

¿Dónde estás? Te estamos esperando. (Where are you? We’re waiting for you.)

No puedo creer que estén cancelando el concierto. (I can’t believe they’re canceling the concert.)

El equipo está jugando muy bien esta temporada. (The team is playing very well this season.)

¿Estás lista para el gran día? (Are you ready for the big day?)

Estamos buscando un nuevo apartamento. (We’re looking for a new apartment.)

La situación política está muy tensa en este momento. (The political situation is very tense right now.)

¿Qué estás haciendo este fin de semana? (What are you doing this weekend?)

Los niños están jugando en el patio trasero. (The kids are playing in the backyard.)

El tráfico está horrible hoy. (Traffic is horrible today.)

Estoy aprendiendo un nuevo idioma. (I’m learning a new language.)

Mis compañeros de trabajo están muy ocupados esta semana. (My coworkers are very busy this week.)

La ciudad está llena de turistas en esta época del año. (The city is full of tourists at this time of year.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Estar (to be) in the Present Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

Spanish English
Yo estoy I am
Tú estás You are
Él / Ella / Usted está He / She / You (formal) is
Nosotros / Nosotras estamos We are
Vosotros / Vosotras estáis You all are
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes están They / You all (formal) are

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.