English: Italian Verbs Essere and Stare
Introduction
The verb "to be" in Italian exists in two forms: essere and stare, similar to the Spanish verbs ser and estar. The choice between them depends on the context.
Conjugation of stare (Present Tense)
- 🔊 io sto - I am (condition/location)
- 🔊 tu stai - you are (singular, informal)
- 🔊 lui/lei sta - he/she is
- 🔊 noi stiamo - we are
- 🔊 voi state - you are (plural)
- 🔊 loro stanno - they are
Conjugation of essere (Present Tense)
- 🔊 io sono - I am
- 🔊 tu sei - you are (singular, informal)
- 🔊 lui/lei è - he/she is
- 🔊 noi siamo - we are
- 🔊 voi siete - you are (plural)
- 🔊 loro sono - they are
- 🔊 Lei è - you are (formal)
Conjugation of essere (Passato Prossimo)
- 🔊 io sono stato/stata - I have been (m/f)
- 🔊 tu sei stato/stata - you have been (singular, informal, m/f)
- 🔊 lui/lei è stato/stata - he/she has been
- 🔊 noi siamo stati/state - we have been (m/f)
- 🔊 voi siete stati/state - you have been (plural, m/f)
- 🔊 loro sono stati/state - they have been (m/f)
- 🔊 Lei è stato/stata - you have been (formal, m/f)
Examples with essere
- 🔊 Di dove sei? - Where are you from?
- 🔊 Di dov'è? - Where is he/she from?
- 🔊 Sono di Grecia. - I am from Greece.
- 🔊 Sono Greco. - I am Greek.
- 🔊 Vengo dalla Grecia. - I come from Greece.
- 🔊 Vengo da Napoli. - I come from Naples.
- 🔊 Sono felice. - I am happy.
- 🔊 Sono io. - It's me.
- 🔊 Sono stato/stata a Roma. - I have been to Rome (m/f).
Examples with stare
- 🔊 Come stai? - How are you?
- 🔊 Bene. - Good.
- 🔊 Come sta? - How is he/she?
- 🔊 Oggi sto a casa. - Today I am staying at home.
Additional Grammar and Vocabulary
Essere is used for identity, origin, characteristics, permanent states, and as an auxiliary in passato prossimo for certain verbs.
Stare is used for temporary states, conditions, or locations.
Declension Example (Adjective: felice - happy):
- Masculine singular: felice
- Feminine singular: felice
- Masculine plural: felici
- Feminine plural: felici
Vocabulary: casa (house), città (city), contento (happy/content), stanco (tired), viaggio (trip).
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- LanguagesVengo dalla Grecia.', 'it-IT')">🔊 Vengo dalla Grecia. - I come from Greece.
- 🔊 Sono Greco. - I am Greek.
- 🔊 Vengo da Napoli. - I come from Naples.
- 🔊 Sono felice. - I am happy.
- 🔊 Sono io. - It's me.
- 🔊 Sono stato/stata a Roma. - I have been to Rome (m/f).
Examples with stare
- 🔊 Come stai? - How are you?
- 🔊 Bene. - Good.
- 🔊 Come sta? - How is he/she?
- 🔊 Oggi sto a casa. - Today I am staying at home.
Additional Grammar and Vocabulary
Essere is used for identity, origin, characteristics, permanent states, and as an auxiliary in passato prossimo for certain verbs.
Stare is used for temporary states, conditions, or locations.
Declension Example (Adjective: felice - happy):
- Masculine singular: felice
- Feminine singular: felice
- Masculine plural: felici
- Feminine plural: felici
Vocabulary: casa (house), città (city), contento (happy/content), stanco (tired), viaggio (trip).
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