estar en sí - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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estar en sí (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

The phrase "estar en sí" functions as a verbal expression in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/esˈtaɾ en si/

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Meaning and Usage

"Estar en sí" is an idiomatic expression that refers to the state of being aware, conscious, or mentally present. It is often used to convey that someone is in their right mind, lucid, and capable of rational thought. It can be used in medical contexts or in daily conversations to affirm that someone is not confused or out of touch with reality. The phrase is more common in oral speech, especially among native speakers discussing someone's mental state.

Example Sentences

  1. "A pesar de su estado, parece estar en sí y entender lo que sucede."
  2. "Despite his condition, he seems to be aware and understand what is happening."

  3. "Es importante que estés en sí cuando tomes decisiones importantes."

  4. "It's important that you are in your right mind when making important decisions."

  5. "El doctor dijo que el paciente está en sí y puede comunicarse."

  6. "The doctor said that the patient is aware and can communicate."

Idiomatic Expressions

"Estar en sí" is part of various expressions and phrases in Spanish that emphasize awareness or mental clarity. Here are some related idiomatic expressions:

  1. "Estar en sí mismo"
  2. "To be in oneself"
  3. "Después de meditar, estaba en sí mismo y podía tomar decisiones claras."
  4. "After meditating, he was in himself and could make clear decisions."

  5. "No estar en sí"

  6. "Not to be oneself" (referring to being confused or not in the right state of mind)
  7. "Cuando se enteró de la noticia, parecía no estar en sí."
  8. "When he heard the news, he seemed not to be in his right mind."

  9. "Estar en sus cabales"

  10. "To be in one's right mind"
  11. "Es obvio que estaba en sus cabales cuando hizo esa elección."
  12. "It's obvious he was in his right mind when he made that choice."

  13. "Estar en la luna"

  14. "To be in the moon" (used to indicate someone is daydreaming or not paying attention)
  15. "A veces parece estar en la luna durante las clases."
  16. "Sometimes he seems to be daydreaming during class."

Etymology

The expression "estar en sí" combines the verb "estar," which means "to be," with "en sí," meaning "in oneself" or "in it." The use of "sí" here emphasizes the state of being or awareness internal to a person.

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23-07-2024