How to Say "am" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “am” is “esté” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Espero que usted esté bien.
I hope that you are well.
No creo que el restaurante esté abierto.
I don't think the restaurant is open.
Avísame cuando yo esté en la lista.
Let me know when I am on the list.
The 'Maybe' Mood (Subjunctive)
'Esté' is a special form of 'estar' (to be) used for situations that are not certain facts. Think of it for wishes, doubts, emotions, or possibilities, like in 'I hope he is okay' or 'It's possible he is sick'.
Using 'está' instead of 'esté'
Mistake: “Espero que él está bien.”
Correction: Espero que él esté bien. After phrases that express hope, doubt, or desire (like 'espero que'), you need to switch to this special 'subjunctive' form.
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