VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
estoy
I am (estar)
First introduced in Capítulo Preliminar — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use estoy where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see estoy after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta estoy en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to I am (estar) even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes estoy en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who I am (estar) loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does estoy mean in Spanish?
I am (estar) (introduced in Capítulo Preliminar in Chapurra).
How do you use estoy in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is estoy in?
Chapurra introduces it in Capítulo Preliminar. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.