Spanish
Grade 3
15 min
Usando 'Estar': ¿Cómo estás? (Using 'Estar': How are you?)
Introduce the verb 'estar' to express feelings and states of being (e.g., 'Estoy contento/a', 'Estoy cansado/a').
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 3 different feelings or conditions expressed using 'estar' (e.g., 'feliz,' 'triste,' 'cansado') when presented orally or visually.
- Apply the correct form of 'estar' (estoy, estás, está, estamos, están) to complete at least 4 out of 5 simple sentences describing how someone feels (e.g., Yo ____ feliz).
- Explain in simple terms (English or Spanish) when to use 'estar' to describe feelings or conditions, differentiating it from describing permanent characteristics.
- Create a short dialogue with a partner using '¿Cómo estás?' and at least two different responses using 'estar' to express feelings.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
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.
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Today, we will learn about a special verb called 'estar'...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
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...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
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...
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Challenging
Read the sentence and choose the words that correctly fill in the blanks: "Yo ___ muy contento con mi libro, pero tú no tienes un libro, entonces ___ aburrido."
A.estoy / estás
B.estás / estoy
C.está / estamos
D.estamos / está
Challenging
The students have a very big and difficult test tomorrow. They have not studied. How are the students probably feeling tonight?
A.Ellos están tranquilos.
B.Ellos están emocionados.
C.Ellos están preocupados.
D.Ellos están orgullosos.
Challenging
This sentence has two mistakes: "Yo y mi amigo está tristes." What is the correct way to write it?
A.Yo y mi amigo estoy tristes.
B.Yo y mi amigo están tristes.
C.Yo y mi amigo está triste.
D.Yo y mi amigo estamos tristes.
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