How do you use "Estar" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "Yo estaba comiendo cuando llamaste."

What does "Estar" mean in English?

"Estar" means "To be" in English. It is a verb in Spanish.

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ess-tahr

verb

English

To be

Practice "Estar" with spaced repetition and native audio in the Language Island app.