Estar Present Tense

Master the verb estar in the Present Tense with our engaging resources. From a detailed verb chart to fun conjugation exercises and practical use in everyday speech, learn how estar is used in real life. For more Spanish verbs, visit our Spanish verb conjugation page. Enhance your understanding with our estar conjugation page.

Verb Meaning(s): to be (temporary state)

Verb Chart: Estar Present Tense

Yo

estoy

I am (temporary)

Nosotros

estamos

we are (temporary)

Tú

(Juana, Juan)

estás

you are (temporary)

Vosotros

(informal Spain)

estáis

you all are (temporary)

Él/Ella/Ud.

(Sra./Dr. García)

está

he/she/you are (temporary)

Ellos/Ellas/Uds.

están

they/you all are (temporary)

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Estar Present Sentence Examples

1. Yo estoy en casa estudiando para el examen.
I am at home studying for the exam.
2. ¿Tú estás en la biblioteca ahora?
Are you in the library now?
3. Él está jugando al fútbol en el parque.
He is playing soccer in the park.
4. Ella está aprendiendo a tocar la guitarra.
She is learning to play the guitar.
5. ¿Usted está leyendo un libro interesante?
Are you reading an interesting book?
6. Nosotros estamos haciendo un proyecto de ciencias.
We are doing a science project.
7. ¿Vosotros estáis preparando una obra de teatro?
Are you all (Spain) preparing a play?
8. Ellos están visitando un museo histórico.
They are visiting a historical museum.
9. Ellas están cocinando una receta nueva.
They are cooking a new recipe.
10. ¿Ustedes están planeando un viaje escolar?
Are you all planning a school trip?

Next Steps in Your Estar Mastery

Now that you’ve mastered the present tense of estar, consider exploring its use in the present progressive tense to express ongoing actions. To contrast permanent and temporary states, review the present tense of ser. For a comprehensive overview of Spanish verb conjugations, our Complete Spanish Verb Guide offers extensive resources. Continue practicing to build fluency and confidence in your Spanish verb usage!