Estén (en. Are)

/es'ten/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Definition: Expression of the state or situation of several subjects in a hypothetical context.

Example sentence: I hope they are happy in their new home.

Espero que ellos estén felices en su nuevo hogar.

Definition: Use of the subjunctive form to express wishes or doubts about the existence of a condition.

Example sentence: If they were here, they would be very excited.

Si ellos estuvieran aquí, estarían muy emocionados.

Definition: Temporary state of people or things in relation to a place.

Example sentence: The documents are on the table.

Los documentos están en la mesa.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from Latin 'stare', which means to stand.

Phrase: be attentive

Meaning: To maintain alertness or concentration.

estén atentos

Phrase: hoping that you are well

Meaning: A wish for one or several people to be in good condition.

esperar que estén bien

Phrase: I hope they are here

Meaning: Expression of a desire for the presence of certain people.

ojalá que estén aquí

Related word: estar

Description: Verb that indicates the existence of a state or situation.

estar

Related word: se encuentra

Description: Indicates the location of someone or something.

se encuentra

Related word: hallarse

Description: Synonym for being in a specific place.

hallarse

Slang meaning: Expression used to refer to a group of people who are in a specific place.

Example: Those who are at the party are the most fun.

Los que estén en la fiesta son los más divertidos.

Slang meaning: Used in the context of inviting others to join an event.

Example: Let in those who are ready for the adventure!

¡Que entren los que estén listos para la aventura!