A1 verb Neutral #162 más común

stay

/steɪ/

To remain in a particular place and not leave. It also means to continue to be in a specific state or condition for a period of time.

Ejemplos

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1

I usually stay at home on Sunday evenings.

I usually stay at home on Sunday evenings.

2

Please stay in your designated seats until the presentation is over.

Please stay in your designated seats until the presentation is over.

3

Can you stay a bit longer? The party is just starting!

Can you stay a bit longer? The party is just starting!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
stay
Verb
stay
Relacionado
staying power
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'S' in 'Stay' as standing for 'Still'. If you stay, you are still there.

Quiz rápido

I am going to ______ at a hotel during my holiday.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: stay

Ejemplos

1

I usually stay at home on Sunday evenings.

everyday

I usually stay at home on Sunday evenings.

2

Please stay in your designated seats until the presentation is over.

formal

Please stay in your designated seats until the presentation is over.

3

Can you stay a bit longer? The party is just starting!

informal

Can you stay a bit longer? The party is just starting!

4

The participants were asked to stay focused throughout the research study.

academic

The participants were asked to stay focused throughout the research study.

5

To succeed, we must stay ahead of our competitors in the tech industry.

business

To succeed, we must stay ahead of our competitors in the tech industry.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
stay
Verb
stay
Relacionado
staying power

Colocaciones comunes

stay calm To remain peaceful or not get angry/scared.
stay healthy To maintain good physical health.
stay awake To not fall asleep.
stay late To remain at work or a place past the usual time.
stay home To remain in one's house.

Frases Comunes

stay in touch

To maintain communication with someone.

stay out of trouble

To avoid doing things that cause problems.

stay tuned

To keep watching or listening for more information.

Se confunde a menudo con

stay vs live

'Live' is for a permanent home, while 'stay' usually refers to a temporary period (like a hotel).

stay vs leave

'Leave' is the opposite action of 'stay'.

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Notas de uso

When used with adjectives, 'stay' describes continuing in a state (e.g., stay warm). When used with locations, it often uses prepositions like 'at' or 'in'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'stay to home' instead of the correct forms: 'stay home' or 'stay at home'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'S' in 'Stay' as standing for 'Still'. If you stay, you are still there.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old French 'estayer', which meant to prop up or support, eventually evolving to mean remaining firm or in place.

Patrones gramaticales

stay + adjective (stay safe) stay + prepositional phrase (stay in the room) Past tense: stayed
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, 'staying for dinner' is a common social invitation that implies a level of friendship and hospitality.

Quiz rápido

I am going to ______ at a hotel during my holiday.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: stay

Palabras relacionadas

sit

A1

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.

stand

A1

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.

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.

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