estar present tense conjugation
Estar (to be (temporary/location)) in the present tense: estoy, estás, está, estamos, estáis, están.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: esto |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: estas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: esta |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: estan |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How it is formed
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
Estar is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give esto, estas, esta, estan.
Estar in a sentence
- Estoy cansado hoy.I am tired today.
- Ellos estaban en la playa.They were at the beach.
Irregular verb; used for location, temporary states, and progressive tenses with gerund.
FAQ
What is the present tense of estar?
Estar in the Spanish present tense: yo estoy, tú estás, él/ella/usted está, nosotros estamos, vosotros estáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes están.
Is estar irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo estoy (regular would be esto); tú estás (regular would be estas); él/ella/usted está (regular would be esta); ellos/ellas/ustedes están (regular would be estan).
When do you use the Spanish present tense?
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How is the present tense formed?
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
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