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Learning Objectives:
Recognize the use of the verb estar to discuss how you or another person feels.
Recall the basic pronoun conjugation for the verb estar.
State various feelings in response to the question "How are you"?
Use the verb "Tener" in statements to describe illnesses or other conditions.
Recall the basic pronoun conjugation rules for the verb tener.
Apply useful vocabulary from this chapter to express curiosity or sympathy about a person's condition or give your best wishes.
Listen to the Voki conversation
Hola Soledad ¿Cómo estás? - Hi, Soledad. How are you?
Muy bien Manuel. Gracias. Te presento a mi sobrina, Carla. - Very well, Manuel. Thank you. Let me introduce you to my niece, Carla.
Mucho gusto, Carla. ¿Cómo estás? - Nice to meet you, Carla. How are you?
Más o menos. Tengo calor. - So, so. I'm hot.
Asking How Someone Is
¿Cómo estás (tú)? - How are you?
(Yo estoy) Muy bien, gracias. ¿Y tú? - Very well. Thank you. And you?
Formal:
¿Cómo está usted? - How are you?
(Yo estoy) Muy bien, gracias. ¿Y usted? - Very well, thank you. And you?
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