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    Estaua (en. Was)

    /es'tawa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Sculpted or molded representation of a human or animal figure.
    The statue of liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy.
    La estaua de la libertad es un símbolo de libertad y democracia.
    Artwork made of stone, metal, or another material.
    The statue in the park attracts many tourists each year.
    La estaua en el parque atrae a muchos turistas cada año.
    Figure that represents a deity in temples or sacred places.
    The statue of Athena was located in the Parthenon.
    La estaua de Atenea se encontraba en el Partenón.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'statua', which comes from the verb 'statuere', meaning 'to establish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like a statue
    To be motionless, usually due to surprise or attention.
    estar como una estaua
    statue of salt
    Reference to someone who is paralyzed or unable to react to a situation.
    estatua de sal

    Related Words

    sculpture
    Three-dimensional artwork made with a material such as stone, metal, or wood.
    escultura
    monument
    Structure erected to commemorate a person or an event.
    monumento

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who remains still in a situation.
    When he received the news, he stood like a statue.
    Cuando le dieron la noticia, se quedó como una estaua.
    Used to describe something impressive or majestic.
    The building was so impressive that it looked like a statue in the middle of the city.
    El edificio era tan impresionante que parecía una estaua en el centro de la ciudad.