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    Estar (en. Be)

    /es'tar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To indicate an emotional condition or state.
    She is happy today.
    Ella está feliz hoy.
    To express the location of something or someone.
    The book is on the table.
    El libro está en la mesa.
    To denote progressive actions.
    I am studying for the exam.
    Estoy estudiando para el examen.
    To indicate the current situation in a specific context.
    Currently, we are in a crisis.
    Actualmente, estamos en crisis.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'stare', meaning to stand, to remain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in agreement
    To accept or share an opinion or idea.
    estar de acuerdo
    to be in the clouds
    To be distracted or dreaming.
    estar en las nubes
    to be up to date
    To be informed about something.
    estar al tanto
    to be like a goat
    To be crazy or have strange behaviors.
    estar como una cabra

    Related Words

    state
    Condition or situation in which something or someone is found.
    estado
    position
    Place or site occupied by an object or person.
    posición

    Slang Meanings

    To be out partying
    Yesterday I was out partying with my friends.
    Ayer estuve de parranda con mis amigos.
    To be in the know
    She is in the know about what is happening.
    Ella está en el ajo sobre lo que está pasando.