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    Estatua (en. Statue)

    /esˈta.t͡swa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Three-dimensional representation of a figure, usually sculpted in a solid material.
    The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom in the United States.
    La estatua de la libertad es un símbolo de la libertad en Estados Unidos.
    Work of art presented in varied forms, which can be life-sized or reduced.
    In the museum, there was a marble statue of Apollo.
    En el museo había una estatua de mármol de Apolo.
    Quality of being motionless, as if it were a statue.
    He stood like a statue upon hearing the news.
    Se quedó como una estatua al escuchar la noticia.

    Etymology

    The word 'statue' comes from the Latin 'statua', which is derived from 'statuere', meaning 'to place' or 'to establish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To stand like a statue
    Permanently motionless or surprised.
    quedarse como una estatua
    Not to be a statue
    Not to be a dead figure, to have life or personality.
    no ser estatua

    Related Words

    Sculpture
    Art of modeling or carving a figure.
    escultura
    Monument
    Structure erected in commemoration of a person or event.
    monumento
    Bust
    Sculpture representing the head and upper torso.
    busto

    Slang Meanings

    To be very still or motionless.
    When he saw his ex, he stood like a statue.
    Cuando vio a su ex, se quedó de estatua.
    To be a decorative object at a party, without interaction.
    At the party, he just seemed like a statue, not talking to anyone.
    En la fiesta, solo parecía una estatua, sin hablar con nadie.