Estar Preterite Tense
Immerse yourself in the Spanish Preterite Tense with the essential verb estar. Our interactive page includes an extensive conjugation chart, fun verb games, and practical examples using estar. Master the nuances of expressing states and locations in Spanish. For a comprehensive understanding, visit Spanish conjugation. Enhance your estar skills on our estar conjugation page.
Verb Meaning(s): to be (temporary state or location)
Verb Chart: Estar Preterite Tense
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Yo |
estuve I was (temporary) |
Nosotros |
estuvimos we were (temporary) |
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Tú (Juana, Juan) |
estuviste you were (temporary) |
Vosotros (informal Spain) |
estuvisteis you all were (temporary) |
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Él/Ella/Ud. (Sra./Dr. García) |
estuvo he/she/you were (temporary) |
Ellos/Ellas/Uds. |
estuvieron they/you all were (temporary) |
Estar Preterite Tense Practice
Estar Preterite Sentence Examples
1. Ayer estuve en la biblioteca hasta tarde.
Yesterday, I was in the library until late.
2. ¿Estuviste en la fiesta de cumpleaños de Carlos?
Were you at Carlos’s birthday party?
3. Él estuvo enfermo la semana pasada.
He was sick last week.
4. Ella estuvo muy contenta con los resultados de sus exámenes.
She was very happy with her exam results.
5. ¿Estuvo Ud. en la reunión de trabajo el lunes?
Were you at the work meeting on Monday?
Yesterday, I was in the library until late.
2. ¿Estuviste en la fiesta de cumpleaños de Carlos?
Were you at Carlos’s birthday party?
3. Él estuvo enfermo la semana pasada.
He was sick last week.
4. Ella estuvo muy contenta con los resultados de sus exámenes.
She was very happy with her exam results.
5. ¿Estuvo Ud. en la reunión de trabajo el lunes?
Were you at the work meeting on Monday?
6. Nosotros estuvimos ocupados preparando el proyecto.
We were busy preparing the project.
7. ¿Estuvieron ellos en el concierto de rock?
Were they at the rock concert?
8. Las chicas estuvieron en el campamento durante el fin de semana.
The girls were at the camp during the weekend.
9. ¿Estuvieron Uds. en la exposición de arte en el museo?
Were you all at the art exhibition in the museum?
10. Vosotros estuvisteis jugando al fútbol en el parque.
You all (Spain) were playing soccer in the park.
We were busy preparing the project.
7. ¿Estuvieron ellos en el concierto de rock?
Were they at the rock concert?
8. Las chicas estuvieron en el campamento durante el fin de semana.
The girls were at the camp during the weekend.
9. ¿Estuvieron Uds. en la exposición de arte en el museo?
Were you all at the art exhibition in the museum?
10. Vosotros estuvisteis jugando al fútbol en el parque.
You all (Spain) were playing soccer in the park.
