Portuguese · Common Verbs
Estar
[/isˈtaʁ/]
To be (temporary/state)
Beginnerverb
Definition
To be in a temporary state or condition; used for location and changeable states.
Estar em um estado temporário; usado para localização e estados mutáveis.
Example
Ela está cansada. O livro está na mesa.
She is tired. The book is on the table.
Etymology
'Estar' derives from the Latin 'stare', meaning to stand or to be located, typically used to express temporary states or locations.
How & Where It’s Used
'Estar' is used in both formal and informal situations, predominantly in spoken language, to describe emotions, locations, and temporary conditions.