ESTAR用法

常見動詞用法(重要)

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ESTAR

To indicate a state or condition, often one resulting from a change:

·         Examples: Estaba enferma. (She was sick.) Estoy muy triste. (I am very sad.)

To indicate location:

·         Examples: Las torres gemelas estaban en Nueva York.(The twin towers were in New York.) Estamos en casa. (We are at home.)

Preceding de to form various idioms of condition or state:

·         Examples: Estamos de viaje.(We are on a trip.) No están de broma. (They aren't kidding around.)

With a present participle to form a progressive tense:

·         Examples: Está cantando. (He is singing.) Estaba estudiando en la biblioteca. (She was studying in the library.) Estaré trabajando. (I will be working.)

To indicate suitability:

·         Examples: La camisa te está pequeña. (The shirt is small for you.) Me estaba bien la comida.(The meal tasted good to me.) Note that other verbs also could be used to convey these meanings.