estarán
“estarán” means “they will be” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
they will be, you (plural formal) will be
Also: they'll be
📝 In Action
Para Navidad, todos los invitados estarán en la sala principal.
A2For Christmas, all the guests will be in the main living room.
Si trabajamos toda la noche, mañana por la mañana estaremos muy cansados, pero ellos estarán listos.
B1If we work all night, tomorrow morning we will be very tired, but they will be ready.
Los niños estarán con sus abuelos hasta el domingo.
A2The children will be with their grandparents until Sunday.
they must be, they are probably
Also: I wonder if they are
📝 In Action
No han llegado al concierto. Estarán todavía atascados en el tráfico.
B1They haven't arrived at the concert. They must still be stuck in traffic.
¿Dónde están Juan y María? Estarán de compras en el centro.
B2Where are Juan and Maria? They're probably shopping downtown.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "estarán" in Spanish:
they'll be→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: estarán
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'estarán' to express a guess about the CURRENT situation, rather than a future event?
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📚 Etymology▼
The infinitive *estar* comes directly from the Latin verb *stāre*, meaning 'to stand' or 'to be located.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to cover temporary states and locations, contrasting with *ser*, which comes from another Latin verb, *esse* ('to be').
First recorded: Old Spanish (c. 10th-12th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the subject of 'estarán'?
'Estarán' always refers to a plural subject in the third person. This means it is used for 'ellos' (they, masculine/mixed), 'ellas' (they, feminine), or 'ustedes' (you, plural/formal).
How do I know if 'estarán' means 'will be' or 'must be'?
Look at the context! If the sentence includes a future time word (like 'next week' or 'tomorrow'), it means 'will be' (future). If there is no time word and the speaker is clearly guessing about the present, it means 'must be' (conjecture).