The Spanish verb "estar" means "to be (temporary)" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "estar" across all 5 tenses.
The Spanish verb "estar" means "to be (temporary)" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "estar" across all 5 tenses.
ESTAR hides an -oy ending in yo: "ESTOY aquí." Think: "I sTAY here" → eSTAY → estoy. The other forms are nearly regular once you know that yo trick.
Remember ESTAR for temporary states and locations: PLACE (Position, Location, Action, Condition, Emotion).
| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | estoy |
| tú | you (informal) | estás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | está |
| nosotros | we | estamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | estáis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | están |
| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | estuve |
| tú | you (informal) | estuviste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | estuvo |
| nosotros | we | estuvimos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | estuvisteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | estuvieron |
VerbPal drills "estar" in real Spanish sentences using spaced repetition.
Try VerbPal Free| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | estaba |
| tú | you (informal) | estabas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | estaba |
| nosotros | we | estábamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | estabais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | estaban |
| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | estaré |
| tú | you (informal) | estarás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | estará |
| nosotros | we | estaremos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | estaréis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | estarán |
| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | estaría |
| tú | you (informal) | estarías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | estaría |
| nosotros | we | estaríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | estaríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | estarían |
Stop memorizing tables. Start speaking with confidence.
Try VerbPal Free7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
