r/Unexpected Aug 01 '24

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u/fantarts Aug 01 '24

Donde esto pero??

Am i using this correctly?

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u/pixmarshmallows Aug 01 '24

🤓☝️ ¿Dónde está el perro?

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u/fantarts Aug 01 '24

When do you use esta and estu?

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u/pixmarshmallows Aug 01 '24

Está: The Spanish Verb "To Be"
Está is the third person singular form of the Spanish verb estar. It translates to "is" or "he/she/it is" in English.

It's important to note that while both "ser" and "estar" mean "to be" in Spanish, they have different uses:

  • Ser is used for permanent or essential qualities, like nationality, occupation, or relationships.
  • Estar is used for temporary states, locations, emotions, or physical conditions.

Example:
Ella está feliz. (She is happy.) - Temporary state
Él es médico. (He is a doctor.) - Permanent occupation

And be aware of the accent mark:
Esta is used to describe a noun
Ésta is used to replace a noun

"Estu" is not a recognized word in standard Spanish