Cars & Other Vehicles What is como esta mean? What is como esta mean? ¿Cómo estás? (How are you?) What is the formal way to say como esta? If you are greeting someone in a more formal setting, you'll want to use “Hola, ¿cómo está?” (formal/singular). If you are talking to multiple people, you'd say “Hola, ¿cómo están?* ” (informal/plural). Related Posts:There is a difference between formal and semi formal attire.Is Help singular?Why don't we say good night as a greeting?How do you answer como eres?