Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
estar
Verb
/ɛsˈtɑːr/
Definition
A verb in Spanish and Portuguese meaning ‘to be’ in English.
Examples
- Eu estou feliz. (I am happy.)
- Ela está na escola. (She is at school.)
- Estamos cansados. (We are tired.)
Meaning
Used to indicate a state of being, location, or a condition that is not permanent.
Synonyms
- ficar (to stay)
- permanecer (to remain)
- situar (to situate)