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    Be (en. Be)

    /bi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To indicate the existence of something.
    I am happy.
    Yo soy feliz.
    To describe the condition or state of someone or something.
    She is at home.
    Ella está en casa.
    To be part of something.
    He is a good friend.
    Es un buen amigo.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'beon', meaning 'to exist'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be from another planet
    It is used to refer to someone who acts very differently from the norm.
    ser de otro planeta
    to be or not to be
    An expression that indicates doubt about existence or identity.
    ser o no ser
    to be up in the air
    It means that something is not defined or resolved.
    estar en el aire

    Related Words

    existence
    The condition of existing.
    existencia
    identity
    Set of characteristics that define a person or thing.
    identidad
    state
    Condition or situation of someone or something at a given moment.
    estado

    Slang Meanings

    To be present.
    Today I’m going to be at the party.
    Hoy voy a be en la fiesta.
    To be the essence of something.
    That is the crux of the matter.
    Ese es el be de la cuestión.