A1 verb Neutral #129 más común

stand

/stænd/

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

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1

I stand at the bus stop every morning.

I am in an upright position at the bus stop every morning.

2

Please stand when the judge enters the room.

Please rise to your feet when the judge enters the room.

3

I can't stand waiting in long lines.

I really dislike waiting in long lines.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
stand
Verb
stand
Adjetivo
standing
Relacionado
stance
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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

1

I stand at the bus stop every morning.

everyday

I am in an upright position at the bus stop every morning.

2

Please stand when the judge enters the room.

formal

Please rise to your feet when the judge enters the room.

3

I can't stand waiting in long lines.

informal

I really dislike waiting in long lines.

4

The monument stands as a symbol of peace.

academic

The monument exists as a symbol of peace.

5

We need to know where you stand on the new proposal.

business

We need to know your opinion on the new proposal.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
stand
Verb
stand
Adjetivo
standing
Relacionado
stance

Colocaciones comunes

stand up to rise to a vertical position
stand still to remain without moving
stand in line to wait in a queue
stand together to remain united
stand alone to be isolated or unique

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 vs stay

'Stand' refers to physical vertical posture, while 'stay' refers to remaining in a location.

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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.

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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'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the letters 'ST' in 'Stand', 'Straight', and 'Stable'. When you stand, you are straight and stable on your feet.

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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

Irregular verb: stand (present), stood (past), stood (past participle). Often followed by prepositions like 'up', 'by', or 'against'.
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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

Palabras relacionadas

sit

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To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

stop

A1

To cease an activity, movement, or process. It is used when someone or something is no longer doing what they were doing or moving from one place to another.

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