Meaning of estar | Babel Free

Definitions

1. to be; to currently be in a state or have a characteristic (Used to connect a noun to an adjective that describes a temporary state of being.)
   copulative, transitive
2. forms the continuous aspect, together with a present participle
   auxiliary
3. to stay, to live or spending time.
   intransitive

Equivalents

Examples

“Estic cansada.”

I am tired.

“Ja està dormint.”

He is already sleeping.

“M’estic a una petita pensió vora el mar.”

I'm staying in a small boarding house on the seashore.

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