Ellos ________ tristes.
Fill in the blank.
Ellos ________ tristes.
estás
está
están
estar
están
The correct answer is "están".
In order to fill in the blank correctly, we need to determine the correct conjugation of the verb "estar" in the third person plural (ellos). The verb "estar" means "to be" and is used to express temporary states or conditions, such as emotions or feelings.
To conjugate "estar" in the third person plural (ellos), we change the infinitive form "estar" to "están".
Therefore, the correct answer to fill in the blank is "están".
Ellos están tristes.