Estaría (en. Would be)

/es.ta.ˈɾi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
English: Indicates an action that could happen.
English: If I had time, I would be with my friends.
Si tuviera tiempo, estaría con mis amigos.
English: Used to express a hypothetical condition.
English: I would be happy if they offered me the job.
Estaría feliz si me dieran el trabajo.
English: Represents a future state in relation to a conditional context.
English: She would be at home if she weren't sick.
Ella estaría en casa si no estuviera enferma.

Etymology

English: It derives from the Latin 'stare', which means 'to be' or 'to remain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: It would be fine
English: Indicates that something would be acceptable or favorable.
Estaría bien
English: If I were here, I would be happy
English: Describes a hypothetical situation about someone's presence.
Si estuviera aquí, estaría feliz

Related Words

English: to be
English: Verb that indicates the existence or situation of someone or something.
estar
English: state
English: Condition or situation in which a person or thing finds itself.
estado

Slang Meanings

English: Expresses disinterest or indifference.
English: I don't know, it would be the same.
No sé, estaría igual.
English: Used to refer to a situation that is uncertain.
English: Will you come? I would, but I promise nothing.
¿Vendrás? Estaría, pero no prometo nada.