Learn to use the structure estar + participio to describe temporary conditions in Spanish, such as "está cerrada" (is closed) and "están vendidas" (are sold). This lesson explains how participles agree with nouns in gender and number.
- They can describe emotions, physical states, or momentary situations.
- They must agree in gender and number with the noun they describe.
| Formula (Formula) | Verbo (Verb) | Ejemplos (Examples) |
|---|---|---|
| Estar + verbo | Cerrar (To close) | La oficina de correos está cerrada. (The post office is closed.) |
| Estar + verbo | Vender (To sell) | Las casas están vendidas. (The houses are sold.) |
| Estar + verbo | Abrir (To open) | La comida está preparada. (The food is prepared.) |
Exercise 1: "Estar" + participio
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
preparadas, preparado, cerrada, abiertos, cerradas, vendido, organizada, alquilada
Exercise 2: Dialogue completion
Instruction: Complete the dialogue with the correct solution
1. La biblioteca _____ abierta durante el día.
( The library _____ open during the day.)2. Las oficinas de correos _____ cerradas los domingos.
( The post offices _____ closed on Sundays.)3. La farmacia _____ abierta hasta las nueve de la noche.
( The pharmacy _____ open until nine at night.)4. El banco _____ cerrado por la tarde.
( The bank _____ closed in the afternoon.)5. Las urgencias del hospital _____ abiertas todo el día.
( The hospital emergency room _____ open all day.)6. La panadería _____ cerrada hoy por mantenimiento.
( The bakery _____ closed today for maintenance.)