estar
to be (state/location)
verb eh-STAHR Common
Origin: From Latin stare ('to stand').
Usage Note
Estar covers temporary conditions, emotions, and geographical location, contrasting with ser for permanent traits. Some adjectives change meaning depending on which verb they follow: ser aburrido ('to be boring') vs estar aburrido ('to be bored'). The progressive is formed with estar + gerund (estoy comiendo).
Examples
"Está cansado después del viaje."
Natural Translation
He is tired after the trip.
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