Spanish for Kids

How to Say "How are you" in Spanish

A simple question that shows you care about another person's day.

In Spanish (Español)

¿Cómo estás?

Pronounced: KOH-moh es-TAHS

How to use this phrase

  • Greet a friend: Try saying "¿Cómo estás?" the next time you meet someone who speaks Spanish.
  • Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Spanish cartoon together.
  • Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
  • Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.

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