Being bored

The term 'estar aburrido' in Spanish translates to 'being bored' in English. This phrase is composed of the verb 'estar', which stands for 'to be' in a temporal or changing state, and the adjective 'aburrido', which means 'bored'. You would use 'estar aburrido' to express that you are currently feeling bored. This phrase is a good example of the use of 'estar' for temporary states unlike 'ser' which is used for permanent or long-term ones.