To use the correct subject pronoun with the verb "estar," it’s important to know the subject pronouns and how to change "estar" based on who you are talking about.

Subject Pronouns:

• Yo (I)
• Tú (you - informal)
• Él (he)
• Ella (she)
• Nosotros (we - boys or a mix)
• Ellas (they - girls)
• Ellos (they - boys or a mix)

How to Change "estar" (Present Tense):

• Yo estoy (I am)
• Tú estás (you are)
• Él/Ella está (he/she is)
• Nosotros estamos (we are)
• Ellos/Ellas están (they are)

Examples:

1. Yo estoy en la escuela. (I am at school.)
2. Tú estás cansado. (You are tired.)
3. Ellos están felices. (They are happy.)

Making Sentences Negative: To say something is not true, just put "no" before the verb.

• Yo no estoy en casa. (I am not at home.)
• Ella no está en la clase. (She is not in the class.)

Adjective Agreement: When you use "estar" with adjectives, the words need to match in gender and number.

• Las chicas están contentas. (The girls are happy.)
• Los chicos están contentos. (The boys are happy.)

Try using these rules to create your own sentences about what you do every day or share about your family!