to be (in a state)
Describe the condition someone or something is in at the relevant time.
Estou cansada depois da viagem.
I am tired after the trip.
O café está frio.
The coffee is cold.
to be (somewhere)
Locate a person or thing.
As chaves estão na mochila.
The keys are in the backpack.
Estamos na entrada do prédio.
We are at the entrance to the building.
Usage
Compare ser for identity and event location: a reunião é na escola. Estar locates participants: estamos na escola. This entry covers state and location; other auxiliary constructions are outside this first selection.
Conjugation
Explore the conjugation of estar.
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