How to conjugate estar in Indicative Present Continuous in Spanish

estar
irregular verb

Estar is an irregular verb used to indicate temporary states, locations, or conditions. It is also used in forming the present continuous tense and certain idiomatic expressions.

How to conjugate estar in Indicative Present Continuous

El Presente Progresivo - used to talk about something that is happening continuously or right now

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Indicative Present Continuous Conjugations

PronounConjugation
Yo
estoy
estás
Él / Ella / Usted
está
Nosotros / Nosotras
estamos
Vosotros / Vosotras
estáis
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes
están

Examples of estar in Indicative Present Continuous

Yo
Yo estoy estudiando para el examen.
I am studying for the exam.
Tú estás cocinando la cena ahora.
You are cooking dinner now.
Él / Ella / Usted
Ella está leyendo un libro interesante.
She is reading an interesting book.
Nosotros / Nosotras
Nosotros estamos trabajando en el proyecto.
We are working on the project.
Vosotros / Vosotras
Vosotros estáis jugando en el parque.
You all are playing in the park.
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes
Ellos están viendo una película.
They are watching a movie.

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