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Estar: location and temporary states

Eu estou, ele está, nós estamos, eles estão. Use estar for where things are and how they are right now.

Location of people and things: Estou em casa.

Feelings and conditions: Estou cansado. A sopa está fria.

Estar + -ndo is the Brazilian "-ing": Estou comendo. In Portugal: estou a comer.

Pattern: subject + estar + place / state

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This unlocks after: A1 Actions 1, Ser: identity and lasting traits.