estar

Spanish

/esˈtaɾ/

verb
Definitions
  • to be have a (transient) location in space. Compare ser (ser), quedar (quedar).
  • to be Denotes a copula, in a transient fashion. Compare ser (ser).
  • to be Auxiliary verb for the progressive/continuous aspect (precedes the gerund of the verb)
  • to be (in the passive voice sense)
  • (reflexive) To be, feel Denotes a copula, in a transient fashion

Etymology

Inherited from Latin stāre (stand, stay, remain) inherited from Proto-Indo-European *steh₂- (stand, stay, place, put, be standing, set, stand up).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*steh₂-

Gloss

stand, stay, place, put, be standing, set, stand up

Concept
Semantic Field

Spatial relations

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

立

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