estarse (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "estarse" is a reflexive verb in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/ɛsˈtaɾ.se/

Translation Options into English

• to be (in a state, at rest)
• to stay
• to remain

Meaning and Usage

"Estarse" is used to express the state of being or remaining in a particular place, position, or condition. It emphasizes permanence rather than a transient state. The verb is less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to its non-reflexive forms. It appears more frequently in written contexts, such as literature or formal speaking.

Example Sentences

1. Voy a estarse en casa hoy.

2. I am going to stay at home today.

3. A veces, es mejor estarse quieto.

4. Sometimes, it’s better to remain still.

Idiomatic Expressions

The verb "estarse" appears in several idiomatic expressions in Spanish:

1. Estarse quieto como una estatuilla.
2. To remain still as a statue.
3. Es difícil estarse quieto cuando hay tanto ruido en el fondo.

4. It's hard to remain still when there's so much noise in the background.

5. No se está para bromas.

6. This is not the time for jokes.
7. No se está para bromas cuando hay deadline mañana.

8. This is not the time for jokes when there's a deadline tomorrow.

9. Estarse al tanto.

10. To stay informed.
11. Es importante estarse al tanto de las últimas noticias.

12. It's important to stay informed about the latest news.

13. Estarse como un pez en el agua.

14. To feel comfortable in one’s surroundings.
15. Siempre se está como un pez en el agua cuando está con su familia.
16. He always feels like a fish in water when he’s with his family.

Etymology

"Estarse" is derived from the verb "estar," which comes from Latin "stare," meaning "to stand." The reflexive form indicates a focus on the subject's experience of being.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Permancer - Quedarse - Estar

Antonyms: - Irse - Marcharse - Salir