Desta (en. Desta)

/ˈdes.ta/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates state or situation

It is possible that I desta in this place.

Es posible que yo desta en este lugar.

Used to express wishes or hypotheses

I hope she desta happy.

Espero que ella desta feliz.

Used in subjunctive constructions

It is important that I desta attentive.

Es importante que yo desta atento.

Derives from the verb estar, from the Latin root 'stare'.

desta of joy

to be very happy

desta de alegría

desta of fear

to feel fear

desta de miedo

desta at home

to stay at home

desta en casa

to be

verb that indicates state or position.

estar

state

condition in which something or someone is found.

estado

to be in an extreme emotional state

He was desta with joy after the concert.

Él estaba desta de alegría después del concierto.

to feel distracted or confused

Yesterday I was desta and couldn't concentrate on the task.

Ayer estaba desta y no pude concentrarme en la tarea.