Estaré (en. I will be)

[es-ta-'re]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates that someone or something will be in a place or state in the future.
Tomorrow I will be at the meeting at ten.
Mañana estaré en la reunión a las diez.
It is used to express an emotional or physical state that will occur in the future.
In a month I will be more relaxed.
Dentro de un mes estaré más tranquilo.
It can be used to make a promise about a future action.
I promise I will be there when you need me.
Te prometo que estaré allí cuando me necesites.

Etymology

The verb 'estar' comes from the Latin 'stare', which means 'to stand' or 'to remain.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in the clouds
To be distracted or not paying attention.
estar en las nubes
to be up to date
To be informed about something.
estar al tanto
to be crazy as a goat
To be crazy or act strangely.
estar como una cabra

Related Words

state
Situation or condition in which someone or something is found.
estado
location
Place where something is located.
ubicación
existence
Condition of being present or alive.
existencia

Slang Meanings

To be sharp
The teacher said I have to be sharp with the exams.
El profe dijo que tengo que estar al tiro con los exámenes.
To be in the know
She is always in the know with the latest trends.
Ella siempre está en la onda con las últimas tendencias.