How to Say ‘You are / you are feeling’ in Mexican Spanish
Estás
ehs-TAHS
[ehs-TAHS]
💬 Usage Tip: From the verb estar, used for states and feelings. Think temporary: how you are today, not forever.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: With a landlord, you’ll usually use formal “usted,” so you may hear “está” instead of “estás.”
Phrase Breakdown
Estás
[ehs-TAHS]
you are
From the verb 'estar'; used for temporary states or conditions.
Estás en casa cuando llega el plomero.
You are at home when the plumber arrives.
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