Estaria (en. Would be)
[es-ta-'ɾi-a]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates a possibility or hypothesis regarding the existence or state of something.
If I had money, I would be on vacation.
Si tuviera dinero, estaría de vacaciones.
It is used to express wishes or unreal situations.
I wish he were here.
Me gustaría que él estuviera aquí.
In colloquial language, it expresses an opinion about a future or conditional situation.
It would be good if we could finish the project on time.
Estaría bien si pudiéramos terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
Etymology
From the Latin verb 'stare', which means 'to be'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
it would be good
Indicates that something would be positive or desirable.
estaría bien
if I weren't busy, I would be with you
Expresses the condition of not being able to do something because of being busy.
si no estuviera ocupado, estaría contigo
Related Words
to be
Verb that means to be in a place or situation.
estar
state
Condition or situation in which someone or something is found.
estado
Slang Meanings
It would be cool
It would be cool to go to the beach this weekend.
Estaría chido salir a la playa este fin de semana.
It would be crazy
That party would be crazy with so many fun people.
Esa fiesta estaría de locos con tanta gente divertida.