Estubo (en. Was)

/esˈtu.βo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Incorrect form of the verb 'estar' in some variants of Spanish.
He estubo in the meeting yesterday.
Él estubo en la reunión ayer.
Colloquial and not accepted in standard Spanish.
Many say 'estubo' instead of 'estuvo' out of habit.
Muchos dicen 'estubo' en lugar de 'estuvo' por costumbre.
verb
Pervasive form for referring to past instances of 'estar'.
She estubo here before leaving.
Ella estubo aquí antes de irse.

Etymology

Comes from a mistake in the conjugation of the verb 'estar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Estubo clear
Refers to when something was evident.
Estubo claro
Estubo horrible
Indicates that something was very bad or unpleasant.
Estubo horrible
No estubo well
Means that something was not correct.
No estubo bien

Related Words

estar
Verb that indicates state or condition.
estar
estado
Situation or condition in which something is found.
estado

Slang Meanings

Informal way of speaking used in some regions.
In my neighborhood, they sometimes say 'estubo' instead of 'estuvo'.
En mi barrio, a veces dicen 'estubo' en lugar de 'estuvo'.
Term viewed as a common mistake.
Many think it is a slip of the tongue.
Muchos piensan que es un desliz al hablar.