Translation
to stay; to be (of health or position)
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Word origin
From Latin stare ('to stand').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- stare
- English cognates
- state, stable
Grammar
Short forms
sta'the tu imperative sta, written with an apostrophe as short for stai: sta' zitto!
Sta' zitto!
Be quiet!
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
?
How are you?
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I am reading a book.
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This evening we are staying at home.
Where this fits
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stare: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the Italian word "stare" (to stay; to be (of health or position)): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 10: stare, chi, molto and 11 more words.