stand
To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I stand at the bus stop every morning.
I am in an upright position at the bus stop every morning.
Please stand when the judge enters the room.
Please rise to your feet when the judge enters the room.
I can't stand waiting in long lines.
I really dislike waiting in long lines.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the letters 'ST' in 'Stand', 'Straight', and 'Stable'. When you stand, you are straight and stable on your feet.
Quiz rápido
Please _____ up so I can see how tall you are.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: stand
Ejemplos
I stand at the bus stop every morning.
everydayI am in an upright position at the bus stop every morning.
Please stand when the judge enters the room.
formalPlease rise to your feet when the judge enters the room.
I can't stand waiting in long lines.
informalI really dislike waiting in long lines.
The monument stands as a symbol of peace.
academicThe monument exists as a symbol of peace.
We need to know where you stand on the new proposal.
businessWe need to know your opinion on the new proposal.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
stand by me
support or remain loyal to me
stand out
to be easily noticed
take a stand
to publicly express an opinion
Se confunde a menudo con
'Stand' refers to physical vertical posture, while 'stay' refers to remaining in a location.
Notas de uso
The verb 'stand' is irregular (stand, stood, stood). It is commonly used both for physical posture and metaphorically to describe a person's tolerance or opinion.
Errores comunes
Learners often use 'stand' when they mean 'stay' (e.g., saying 'I stand at home' instead of 'I stay at home'). They also sometimes forget the irregular past tense 'stood'.
Truco para recordar
Think of the letters 'ST' in 'Stand', 'Straight', and 'Stable'. When you stand, you are straight and stable on your feet.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Old English word 'standan', which means to occupy a place or be in an upright position.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many cultures, standing up when an elder or a person of authority enters a room is considered a mark of respect.
Quiz rápido
Please _____ up so I can see how tall you are.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: stand
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