¿cómo estás?
how are you? (informal)
Pronunciation
/ˈko.mo es.ˈtas/
Cultural Note
This uses the tú form and is appropriate for friends, family, and peers. The formal equivalent is '¿cómo está usted?' In Spain, the response is typically brief: 'bien, ¿y tú?' In Latin America, especially Mexico, '¿cómo estás?' is used more frequently than '¿qué tal?'
📝 Example Sentences
¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás? Hace mucho que no te veo.
Hi! How are you? I haven't seen you in a long time.
¿Cómo estás? ¿Mejor del resfriado?
How are you? Better from the cold?
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