Translation of Italian word "stare" to English
stare
/ˈsta.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'stare' means 'to stay, to be' (To stay, to be (state/health)). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, state of health, location, or remaining.
🇬🇧 English
to stay, to be
Example
Come stai oggi?
How are you today?
Preferisco stare a casa stasera.
I prefer to stay home tonight.
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Common phrases
- stare a casa— to stay at home
- Preferisco stare a casa stasera.— I prefer to stay home tonight.
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What does the Italian word "stare" mean?▼
The Italian word "stare" means "to stay, to be" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Come stai oggi?" (which translates as "How are you today?").
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