Breakdown of La llave está en mi bolsillo.
en
in / on / at
estar
to be (location/state)
mi
my
la llave
the key
Questions & Answers about La llave está en mi bolsillo.
Why is en used here for "in"? Does it always mean "in"?
En is a super-useful preposition! In this sentence, it means "in" (inside the pocket). But depending on the context, en can also mean "on" (like on a table) or "at" (like at the store). It is the go-to word for showing where something is located.
Why do we use está instead of es for "is"?
We use está (from the verb estar) because we are talking about location. A great rule to remember is that for physical locations—where something is right now—you will almost always use estar. Since the key is located in the pocket, está is the correct choice.
How do you pronounce the double L in llave and bolsillo?