Estar, Ir & Contractions Gramática 2.2
Estar = to be (location & feeling(s) Yo – estoyNosotros – estamos Tú - estásVosotros - estáis Él, ella, - estáEllos, ellas, - están ud. uds.
Estar & “de” “De” is used after the location word when talking about a specific location. Estoy cerca de la biblioteca. I am near the library. “De” followed by “el” contract together to form the word “del” Estamos al lado del baño. We are next to the bathroom
¡Practicamos! The teacher (f.) is tired. ________________________________ The cafeteria is behind the bathroom. ________________________________ The map is near the door. ________________________________
Ir = to go (where someone or something is going) *Yo – voy*Nosotros – vamos *Tú - vas*Vosotros - vais *Él, ella, - va*Ellos, ellas, - van ud. uds.
Ir + “a”( “a” = to, toward) “A” is used after “Ir” when talking about going to a specific place. Catalina va a la oficina. Catalina goes to the office. “A” followed by “el” contract together to form the word “al” Paco va al pasillo. Paco goes to the hall.