A1
Collocation
Neutral
Meaning
To be in an upright position on one's feet.
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Cultural Background
Avoid 'estar parado' to mean standing, as it implies unemployment. Using 'estar parado' is perfectly acceptable and common for standing.
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State vs Action
Use 'estar' for the state of being, and 'ponerse' for the action.
Meaning
To be in an upright position on one's feet.
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State vs Action
Use 'estar' for the state of being, and 'ponerse' for the action.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
No hay sillas, así que tengo que estar ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: de pie
You must stand if there are no chairs.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the sentence.
Fill Blank
A1
No hay sillas, así que tengo que estar ____.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: de pie
You must stand if there are no chairs.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, in Latin America. No, in Spain.
Related Phrases
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ponerse de pie
builds onto stand up
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estar sentado
contrastto be sitting
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