-ar verb irregular · irregular Beginner

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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Pronoun Subjunctive conjugation
yo esté *
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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