- 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
1.
Cerrar:
Las escuelas están ....
(The schools are closed.)
2.
Abrir:
Los hospitales están ... todos los días.
(The hospitals are open every day.)
3.
Abrir:
La farmacia está ... hoy.
(The chemist's is open today.)
4.
Preparar:
Las bibliotecas están ... para el nuevo semestre.
(The libraries are ready for the new semester.)
5.
Cerrar:
La gasolinera está ... por la noche.
(The petrol station is closed at night.)
6.
Preparar:
El hospital está ... para emergencias.
(The hospital is prepared for emergencies.)
7.
Organizar:
La oficina de correos está ....
(The post office is organised.)
8.
Alquilar:
La oficina está ....
(The office is rented.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. La biblioteca _____ abierta durante el día.
(The library _____ open during the day.)2. Las oficinas de correos _____ cerradas los domingos.
(The post offices _____ closed on Sundays.)3. La farmacia _____ abierta hasta las nueve de la noche.
(The pharmacy _____ open until nine at night.)4. El banco _____ cerrado por la tarde.
(The bank _____ closed in the afternoon.)5. Las urgencias del hospital _____ abiertas todo el día.
(The hospital emergency room _____ open all day.)6. La panadería _____ cerrada hoy por mantenimiento.
(The bakery _____ closed today for maintenance.)