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/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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This word is part of lesson 57.