Asked • 04/27/19

When do you use estar and forms of estar?

While ser is mostly used for permanent conditions except for expressing time (es la una, son las dos) and for expressing location of organized events (el desfile es en la ciudad - the parade is in the city), estar is for temporary conditions. First, estar is used for expressing location of people and things (estamos en el cine - we are in the movie theater). Secondly, estar is used to express health (estoy bien - I am well). Next, estar is used for emotions (estamos alegres - we are happy). Lastly, estar is used with the Present Progressive tense (estoy comiendo un postre - I am eating a dessert).

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Juan G. answered • 04/27/19

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