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    Está (en. This)

    /es'ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates state or situation at a specific moment.
    She is at home.
    Ella está en casa.
    Used to express location.
    The store is nearby.
    La tienda está cerca.
    Can indicate temporary condition.
    He is sick today.
    Él está enfermo hoy.
    Part of a construction to form compound tenses.
    It’s raining.
    Está lloviendo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'stare', which means 'to stand' or 'to remain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    How are you?
    A question about someone's state.
    ¿Cómo está?
    It’s fine.
    Expresses that something is acceptable or satisfactory.
    Está bien.
    It’s clear.
    Indicates that something is evident or understood.
    Está claro.

    Related Words

    be
    Verb that indicates state or condition.
    estar
    stay
    Duration or time someone remains in a place.
    estancia
    state
    Condition or situation of something at a given moment.
    estado

    Slang Meanings

    You’re in the right place.
    If you’re here, you’re in the action.
    Si estás aquí, estás en la movida.
    You’re good or in a good vibe.
    When you say you’re in, the vibe is good.
    Cuando dices que estás, la vibra es buena.