ˈstare

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Translation

to stay; to be (of health or position)

Word origin

From Latin stare ('to stand').

Origin
Latin
Root
stare
English cognates
state, stable

Grammar

Verb type-are irregular

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?

leggendo libro.

I am reading a book.

Stasera .

This evening we are staying at home.

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This word is part of lesson 2.