Using 'eres' for Location

When you're talking about where a person or thing is, always use a form of 'estar'. For location, think 'estar'.

Ser vs. Estar: The Location Rule

The ending '-ás' on 'estás' already tells Spanish speakers you mean 'tú'. So, you can just ask '¿Estás en casa?' and it sounds perfectly natural.

You Can Drop the 'tú'

Extremely common. You'll hear and use this word in almost every conversation.

Using 'eres' for Feelings

For feelings, moods, and other conditions that can change, use a form of 'estar'. If you feel it now, but might not feel it tomorrow, it's 'estar'.

Ser vs. Estar: The Condition Rule

The question '¿Cómo estás?' (How are you?) is your key to starting conversations. It uses 'estar' because it asks about your current state.

The Most Common Greeting

Extremely common. This is how you ask someone how they are doing.

Learn the complete meaning of 'estás' in Spanish. Understand its two main uses (location and condition), see full conjugation tables for 'estar', and master the difference between 'ser' and 'estar' with examples and tips.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

Practice Conjugations