- They can describe emotions, physical states, or momentary situations.
- They must agree in gender and number with the noun they describe.
| Formula (Formula) | Verbo (Verb) | Ejemplos (Examples) |
|---|---|---|
| Estar + verbo | Cerrar (To close) | La oficina de correos está cerrada. (The post office is closed.) |
| Estar + verbo | Vender (To sell) | Las casas están vendidas. (The houses are sold.) |
| Estar + verbo | Abrir (To open) | La comida está preparada. |
Exercise 1: "Estar" + participio
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
cerrada, preparadas, cerradas, organizada, abierta, abiertos, alquilada, preparado
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. La biblioteca _____ abierta durante el día.
(The library is open during the day.)2. Las oficinas de correos _____ cerradas los domingos.
(The post offices are closed on Sundays.)3. La farmacia _____ abierta hasta las nueve de la noche.
(The pharmacy is open until nine o'clock at night.)4. El banco _____ cerrado por la tarde.
(The bank is closed in the afternoon.)5. Las urgencias del hospital _____ abiertas todo el día.
(The hospital emergency department is open all day.)6. La panadería _____ cerrada hoy por mantenimiento.
(The bakery is closed today for maintenance.)