/estaˈtal/
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Translation
state, of the state
Word origin
From estado ('state'), from Latin status ('condition, position'), which also gives English 'state'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- status
- English cognates
- state, status
Grammar
Masc pluralestatales
Examples
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The state company controls the water supply.
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I studied at a state university.
emplea miles .
The state sector employs thousands of people.
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They received state aid for housing.
emitió .
State television broadcast the president's speech.
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