estáis
/es-TAH-ees/
you are (located)
Estáis: Used to say where a group of people 'are located' (you are).
estáis(verb)
you are (located)
?plural, informal, Spain
,you are (in a temporary state)
?plural, informal, Spain
you guys are
?informal equivalent
📝 In Action
¿Estáis listos para salir?
A1Are you all ready to leave?
Sé que estáis muy lejos de casa.
A1I know that you all are very far from home.
Si estáis de acuerdo, podemos empezar ahora.
A2If you all agree, we can start now.
💡 Grammar Points
Temporary vs. Permanent
Use 'estar' (and thus 'estáis') for how someone feels, where they are, or things that might change quickly (location, moods, health).
The 'Vosotros' Usage
'Estáis' is the informal way to address a group of people ('you all'). It is standard in Spain but almost never used in Latin America, where 'están' (ustedes) is used for both formal and informal groups.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Ser and Estar
Mistake: "¿Sois cansados?"
Correction: ¿Estáis cansados? (Being tired is a temporary state, so use 'estar'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Mnemonic for Location
Think of the acronym PLACE: Position, Location, Action (see Definition 2), Condition, Emotion. These are the main uses for 'estar'.
Estáis: Used to describe an ongoing action that a group of people is performing right now, like 'you are building.'
estáis(verb)
you are doing
?Used before a verb ending in -ando/-iendo (the gerund) to describe something happening right now.
you're currently
?focus on immediate action
📝 In Action
¿Por qué no me contestáis? ¿Qué estáis haciendo?
A2Why aren't you all answering me? What are you all doing?
Estáis hablando muy rápido, no os entiendo.
B1You all are talking too fast, I don't understand you.
💡 Grammar Points
The Continuous Tense
When 'estáis' is followed immediately by a verb ending in '-ando' (for -ar verbs) or '-iendo' (for -er/-ir verbs), it means the action is happening at this very moment.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: estáis
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'estáis' according to its typical Spanish regional usage?
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I am learning Latin American Spanish, should I still learn 'estáis'?
You should recognize it, especially if you watch European Spanish media, but you will not need to use it in conversation. For 'you all' in Latin America, always use 'están' (the *ustedes* form).
How is 'estáis' different from 'sois'?
Both mean 'you are' (plural/informal), but they come from different verbs. 'Estáis' (from *estar*) is for temporary things like location, feelings, or ongoing actions. 'Sois' (from *ser*) is for permanent things like identity, profession, or permanent characteristics.