¿cómo estás
/ˈkomo esˈtas/phrase★Intermediate
informal
A common way to ask 'how are you?' in Spanish, used in informal settings.
¿Cómo estás? Me alegra verte.
How are you? I'm glad to see you.
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This phrase is often used with friends or people you have a close relationship with.
formal
A more formal version is '¿cómo está usted?' used with people you don't know well or to show respect.
¿Cómo está usted? Es un placer conocerlo.
How are you? It's a pleasure to meet you.
Synonyms
Related Phrases
¿cómo está usted?phrase
formal way to ask how someone is
¿qué tal?phrase
informal way to ask how someone is
💡Pro Tip
Pronunciation tip
The stress is on the second syllable of 'estás'.
📖Word Origin
From 'cómo' (how) and 'estás' (are you).
📝Usage Notes
Be careful with the accent marks in 'cómo'.
Word Breakdown
cómo
how
rootestás
are you
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