The verb "estar" is a unique word we use to talk about temporary situations and locations. Let's learn how to use it in a simple way:

1. How to say it in the present:

   • Yo estoy (I am)
   • Tú estás (You are)
   • Él/Ella está (He/She is)
   • Nosotros estamos (We are)
   • Ellos están (They are)

2. When to use "estar":

   • To say where someone is:
     • Example: "Estoy en casa." (I am at home.)
   • To describe how someone feels:
     • Example: "Ella está feliz." (She is happy.)

3. Making negative sentences:

   • Example: "No estoy cansado." (I am not tired.)

4. Singular and plural forms:

   • For one thing:
     • Example: "El libro está cerrado." (The book is closed.)
   • For more than one thing:
     • Example: "Los libros están cerrados." (The books are closed.)

Now, give it a try! Use "estar" in your own sentences to share where things are and how you or others feel!