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When to use estás / estés?

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Hola!

I was wondering, what's the difference between 'estás' and 'estés'? Both it means 'you are' right? But when do you use 'estés?

Greetings, Heine.

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updated Jun 3, 2012
edited by Heine
posted by Heine

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Estás would be used in the present indicative.

Estás sin dormir desde ayer - You have not slept since yesterday.

Estés would be used in the present subjunctive, ie where there is a doubt.

¿Es posible que estés de cajera? -Is it posible that you are a checkout girl.

updated Jun 3, 2012
posted by Eddy
Gracias por los ejemplos. - 0095ca4c, Jun 3, 2012