Episode 007 Where are you? ¿Dónde estás? 🔍 Daily Essential Vocabulary
Spanish Grammar Sheet: Key Concepts from Episode 007 of "Learn Spanish with Silvia"
1. The Verb "Estar" (To Be)
In this episode, we focus on the verb "estar," which is used in Spanish to indicate emotions and express location.
Conjugation of "Estar"
Here’s how "estar" is conjugated in the present tense:
Yo estoy - I am
Tú estás - You are (informal)
Él/Ella/Usted está - He/She is, You are (formal)
Nosotros/Nosotras estamos - We are (masculine/mixed group, feminine)
Vosotros/Vosotras estáis - You all are (informal, masculine/mixed group, feminine)
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes están - They are, You all are (formal)
We expressed some emotions in the episode:
Estoy bien - I am fine
Estoy cansado/cansada - I am tired (masculine/feminine)
Estoy agotado/agotada - I am exhausted (masculine/feminine)
2. Using "Estar" to Indicate Location
"Estar" is commonly used to express where someone or something is located. Here are some key phrases and locations we learned:
En casa - At home
Example: Estoy en casa. - I am at home.
En el trabajo - At work
Example: Mi padre está en el trabajo. - My father is at work.
En el gimnasio - At the gym
Example: Estoy en el gimnasio. - I am at the gym.
En el supermercado - At the supermarket
Example: Nosotros estamos en el supermercado. - We are at the supermarket.
En la biblioteca - At the library
Example: Ellos están en la biblioteca. - They are at the library.
En el centro - In the city center
Example: Estoy en el centro. - I am in the city center.
En el centro comercial - At the shopping mall
Example: Mis amigos están en el centro comercial. - My friends are at the shopping mall.
En el cine - At the cinema
Example: Estoy en el cine. - I am at the cinema.
3. Practice Dialogue
Here’s a quick dialogue using "estar" in context:
¿Dónde estás?
Where are you?
Estoy en el centro.
I am in the city center.
¿Y tú, Silvia, dónde estás?
And you, Silvia, where are you?
Yo también estoy en el centro.
I am also in the city center.
A message from Silvia
¡Hola a todos! 🎉
I hope you enjoyed today’s episode about the verb "estar." This verb is key for talking about where you are and how you feel. No te preocupes if it feels a bit tricky at first—practice makes perfect!
Remember, "estar" helps us describe our location and emotions. So, practice saying where you are and how you’re feeling every day. If you’re at home, at work, or at the cinema, now you know how to say it in Spanish! 😉
Keep practicing, and don’t forget to listen to the episode again with this guide in front of you. It will help you remember everything we’ve covered.
¡Hasta la próxima! See you next time! 👋🌟
Con cariño,
Silvia
