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estas

ES-tasˈestas

“estas” means “these” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

these

A person's hand pointing to a group of three red notebooks on a desk directly in front of them.

📝 In Action

Estas manzanas son para ti.

A1

These apples are for you.

No entiendo estas instrucciones.

A1

I don't understand these instructions.

¿De quién son estas llaves?

A2

Whose keys are these?

Word Connections

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • estas cosas – these things
  • estas personas – these people
  • en estas condiciones – under these conditions

these, these ones

A person at a bakery pointing to a tray of croissants, choosing them over a tray of muffins next to it.

📝 In Action

Hay muchas camisetas, pero me gustan estas.

A1

There are many t-shirts, but I like these ones.

—¿Cuáles son tus llaves? —Estas.

A1

—Which are your keys? —These.

No uses esas sillas, usa estas.

A2

Don't use those chairs, use these.

Word Connections

Antonyms

  • esas (those / those ones)
  • aquellas (those / those ones (over there))

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "estas" in Spanish:

the latter→these→these ones→you are→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: estas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence is correct for pointing out some nearby chairs ('sillas')?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'istas', which was the feminine plural form of 'iste', meaning 'that of yours' or 'that near you'. Over time, it came to mean things close to the speaker in Spanish.

First recorded: Around the 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: estasCatalan: estes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'estas' and 'estás'?

The accent mark is everything! 'Estas' (no accent) means 'these' and points out feminine things ('estas flores' - these flowers). 'Estás' (with an accent) is a form of the verb 'estar' and means 'you are' ('tú estás feliz' - you are happy). They sound very similar, so listen for the context!

When do I use 'estas', 'esas', or 'aquellas'?

It's all about distance! Use 'estas' for things right here, close to you. Use 'esas' for things a little further away, maybe close to the person you're talking to. Use 'aquellas' for things that are far away from both of you, like 'over there'.