bein

S2 W1

BrE /ˈbiːɪŋ/ AmE /ˈbiːɪŋ/

noun en → es

1 STATE/CONDITION [singular] B1

the state or condition of someone or something

estado, condición

  • be in a certain being

Collocations being a student · being healthy

  • His being here is important.

    Su presencia aquí es importante.

2 EXISTENCE [singular] B1

the fact of existing or living

existencia, vida

  • be in a certain being

Collocations being and nothingness · being alive

  • The question of being is central to philosophy.

    La cuestión de la existencia es central para la filosofía.

3 PERSON [singular] B2

a person or character in a book, film, etc.

persona, personaje

  • be a certain being

Collocations being in a novel · being in a movie

  • She is the main being in the story.

    Ella es el personaje principal en la historia.

1 BEING [singular] B2

the act of existing or living

existir, vivir

  • be in a certain being

Collocations being and becoming · being present

  • His being was a source of inspiration.

    Su existencia fue una fuente de inspiración.

2 LIVING [singular] B2

the state or condition of living

vida, estado de vida

  • be in a certain being

Collocations being and doing · being well

  • She enjoys the simple pleasures of being.

    Ella disfruta de las simples alegrías de la vida.

3 PERSON [singular] B2

a person or character in a book, film, etc.

persona, personaje

  • be a certain being

Collocations being and role · being in a play

  • He plays the main being.

    Él interpreta al personaje principal.

4 STATE [singular] B2

the state or condition of someone or something

estado, condición

  • be in a certain being

Collocations being and status · being fit

  • The company's being is strong.

    La condición de la empresa es fuerte.

5 EXISTENCE [singular] B2

the fact of existing or living

existencia, vida

  • be in a certain being

Collocations being and essence · being present

  • The artist's being is celebrated.

    La existencia del artista es celebrada.