# How to Say “I am” in Spanish

**estoy** /estˈoɪ/: I am

## Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “estoy” is /estˈoɪ/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

## Context

This phrase belongs to the [Getting Around Bogotá](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/getting-around-bogot.md) category. It is suitable for beginners.

## “I am” in Other Languages

- Italian: [Io sono](https://useorphi.com/learn/italian/how-to-say/i-am.md)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "estoy" in Spanish?

The IPA pronunciation is /estˈoɪ/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

### What does "estoy" mean in English?

"estoy" translates to "I am" in English. It belongs to the Getting Around Bogotá category.

### Is "estoy" formal or informal in Spanish?

This is a commonly used expression in everyday Spanish conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

## More Getting Around Bogotá Phrases

- ["To the street" → A la calle](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/to-the-street.md): /a la kˈaʎe/
- ["Take me" → Lléveme](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/take-me.md): /ʎˈeβeme/
- ["Please" → Por favor](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/please-1.md): /poɾ faβˈoɾ/
- ["the card" → la tarjeta](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/the-card.md): /la taɾxˈeta/
- ["to recharge or top up" → recargar](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/to-recharge-or-top-up.md): /rˌekaɾɣˈaɾ/
- ["cool or great" → chévere](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/cool-or-great.md): /tʃˈeβeɾe/

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