Estarían (en. Would be)

/es.ta.'ɾi.an/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To express a possible action or state in the future.

They would be happier if they were invited to the party.

Ellos estarían más felices si les invitan a la fiesta.

To indicate a hypothetical state.

If they knew about the matter, they would be very worried.

Si supieran sobre el asunto, estarían muy preocupados.

Used in situations of assumption.

If they arrived on time, they would already be at the meeting.

Si llegaran a tiempo, estarían en la reunión ya.

The verb 'estar' comes from the Latin 'stare', which means 'to stand' or 'to remain'.

They would be crazy

They would be behaving in an unreasonable way.

estarían locos

They would be about to come

It indicates that they are likely to arrive.

estarían por venir

They would be aware

It means that they would be informed about something.

estarían al tanto

Verb that indicates existence or state in a place.

estar

stay

Act of being in a place.

estancia

static

That does not change or move.

estático

To be out of it

If you think they would agree, you are out of it.

Si piensas que ellos estarían de acuerdo, estás en la luna.

To be partying

After the party, they would be partying until dawn.

Después de la fiesta, ellos estarían de parranda hasta el amanecer.