Status (en. Status)
/ˈstatus/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Position or level that a person or thing occupies in relation to others.
A person's social status can often influence their access to opportunities.
El status social de una persona a menudo puede influir en su acceso a oportunidades.
State or situation of something at a specific moment.
The status of the project is reviewed at each meeting.
El status del proyecto se revisa en cada reunión.
Recognition or prestige that a person or group has in a particular context.
Achieving a high status in his career was his main goal.
Alcanzar un alto status en su carrera fue su principal objetivo.
Etymology
From Latin 'status', meaning 'position, state'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
status quo
The existing situation at a given moment.
status quo
account status
The current condition of an account or profile on a platform.
status de la cuenta
social status
The level of social position that a person occupies in society.
status social
Related Words
estatus
Condition or level of someone or something in the social or economic context.
estatus
position
Location or situation of someone or something relative to established parameters.
posición
hierarchy
System that classifies or distributes positions of power or status among individuals or groups.
jerarquía
Slang Meanings
Very high status in a social hierarchy.
That party was only for those with high status.
Esa fiesta era solo para los que tenían un gran status.
To update the status of something, especially on social media.
I’m going to post a new status about my vacation.
Voy a subir un nuevo status sobre mis vacaciones.