estar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)
to be (state/location)
The subjunctive conjugation of estar (irregular irregular, ranked #2). Used in clauses expressing wishes, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty — typically after que. Triggers: querer, esperar, dudar, ojalá.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Subjunctive conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | esté * |
| tú | estés * |
| él/ella/Ud. | esté * |
| nosotros | estemos |
| vosotros | estéis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | estén * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -ar subjunctive pattern.
Example sentence
Espero que estés bien.
I hope you are well.
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