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    Estado (en. State)

    /esˈtaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Social, political, or economic situation or condition of a group or country.
    The state of the economy has improved this year.
    El estado de la economía ha mejorado este año.
    Political administrative division in a country.
    The states of Mexico have their own legislation.
    Los estados de México tienen su propia legislación.
    Physical or psychological condition of a person.
    His state of mind is very variable.
    Su estado de ánimo es muy variable.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'status', meaning 'position' or 'situation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    state of emergency
    Serious situation that requires immediate attention.
    estado de emergencia
    in a state of alert
    Being prepared for a possible action or change.
    en estado de alerta
    in a state of mind
    Feeling sad or discouraged.
    bajo estado de ánimo

    Related Words

    state-owned
    Belonging to or referring to the state.
    estatal
    statute
    Norm or provision established by a state.
    estatuo
    stable
    Maintaining a state or condition without changes.
    estable

    Slang Meanings

    Being in an altered mental state, like intoxicated.
    Yesterday I was in a very strange state after the party.
    Ayer estaba en un estado muy raro después de la fiesta.
    Referring to a situation of extreme relaxation.
    After a vacation, I am in a total state of peace.
    Después de unas vacaciones, estoy en un estado total de paz.