Usando 'Estar': ¿Cómo estás? (Using 'Estar': How are you?)

Learning Objectives Ask 'How are you?' in Spanish using '¿Cómo estás?'. Answer 'How are you?' using 'Estoy' and at least five different feeling words. Recognize the verb forms 'estoy' (I am) and 'estás' (you are). Correctly use masculine ('-o') and feminine ('-a') endings for feeling adjectives like 'cansado/cansada'. Match feeling words (e.g., 'feliz', 'triste') to pictures or emojis. Create a simple, two-line conversation asking and answering how someone is feeling. Have you ever wanted to ask a friend how they are feeling in Spanish? Let's learn how to say more than just 'hola'! 🤔💬 Today, we will learn about a special verb called 'estar&#039...

TermDefinitionExample EstarA special verb in Spanish that means 'to be'. We use it to talk about feelings and conditions that can change.To say 'I am happy,' you use 'estar': 'Estoy feliz.' ¿Cómo estás?The question you ask a friend or family member that means 'How are you?'.You see your friend and say, 'Hola, ¿cómo estás?' EstoyThe word for 'I am' when using the verb 'estar'. This is how you start your answer.If someone asks '¿Cómo estás?', you can answer, 'Estoy bien, gracias.' Adjetivo (Adjective)A word that describes something or someone. In this lesson, we use adjectives to describe feelings.In 'Estoy feliz,' the word 'feliz' (happy) is the adjective. Cansado / Cansa...

The 'Estar' for Feelings Rule Use 'estar' to talk about how you feel right now. Feelings can change! You might be happy now but tired later. 'Estar' is the perfect verb for these changing feelings. Think of 'estar' for temporary states. The 'Yo' and 'Tú' Forms Yo (I) ➡️ estoy | Tú (You) ➡️ estás When you talk about yourself ('yo'), you always use 'estoy'. When you ask a friend ('tú'), you use 'estás'. The 's' on the end of 'estás' is for the 'second' person (you!). The Matching Adjective Rule Adjectives ending in -o/-a must match the person. If the person is a boy (masculine), the feeling word should end in '-o'. If the person is...