estará
“estará” means “will be” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
will be
Also: is going to be
📝 In Action
El concierto estará en el parque central.
A2The concert will be in the central park.
Cuando llegues, tu hermana ya estará allí.
B1When you arrive, your sister will already be there.
¿Dónde estará mi paraguas? Creo que lo dejé en el coche.
B1I wonder where my umbrella is. I think I left it in the car.
will be
Also: is going to be
📝 In Action
Ella estará muy contenta con la noticia.
A2She will be very happy with the news.
El tiempo mañana estará soleado.
A2The weather tomorrow will be sunny.
La comida estará lista en diez minutos.
B1The food will be ready in ten minutes.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: estará
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence is correct for saying 'The weather will be cloudy tomorrow'?
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🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'stāre', which means 'to stand'. You can see the connection in how 'estar' is often about your position or state in a certain place or moment.
First recorded: Evolved from Vulgar Latin into Old Spanish around the 10th century.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'estará' and 'será'?
Think of it this way: 'estará' is for temporary things (how you feel, where you are), while 'será' is for more permanent things (who you are, what you are). For example, 'Ella estará cansada' (She will be tired - temporary), but 'Ella será doctora' (She will be a doctor - her profession).
Can I use 'estará' to talk about something happening right now?
Yes, in a specific way. You can use it to guess or wonder about something in the present. If your friend isn't answering their phone, you might say, '¿Estará ocupado?' which means 'I wonder if he's busy right now?' or 'He must be busy.'
What's the difference between 'estará' and 'va a estar'?
They are very similar and often interchangeable for talking about the future. 'Estará' is the simple future tense, while 'va a estar' (is going to be) is more common in everyday conversation, especially in Latin America. Both are correct.