What is the word "estate"? Is it supposed to be "estarte"?
What is the word "estate"?
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Larry C.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
What is the word "estate"?
This question relates to:Spanish dictation exercise "What do I wear to go to the gym?"
Asked 4 years ago
Larry C.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Nevermind; I figured it out. It's the tú imperative of estarse. I had never seen it before.
Clara M. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Thanks Larry, I was also wondering the same. Like you, I hadn't seen it in use before now.
InmaKwiziq Head of Spanish, Native Spanish Teacher
Hola Larry
Yes, that's it. It's very often used in sentences of this type when we use the imperative:
¡Niño, estate quieto!
Boy, stand still!
Estate pendiente de la comida, que voy a salir un momento.
Keep an eye on the food, I'm popping out just for a bit.
Viene el profesor, estaos calladitos.
The teacher is coming, be quiet.
Saludos
Inma
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