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.