est

BrE /ɛst/ AmE /ɛst/

adjective en → es

1 TEMPORARY STATE [T + obj + adj] B2

used to describe a temporary state or condition of something

estar, encontrarse en un estado temporal

  • be in a state

Collocations está enojado · están listos para irse

  • The car is est broken down.

    El coche está averiado.

2 EQUIPMENT [T + obj + adj] B2

used to describe the condition of equipment or machines, often implying that it is not working properly

estar en mal estado, no funcionar bien

  • be in a state

Collocations está roto · están averiados

  • The computer is est broken.

    La computadora está averiada.

3 APPEARANCE [T + obj + adj] B2

used to describe the appearance or condition of something, often implying that it looks messy or disorganized

estar desordenado, en mal estado

  • be in a state

Collocations está desordenado · están sucios

  • The room is est messy.

    La habitación está desordenada.

4 LEGAL STATUS [T + obj + adj] C1

used to describe the legal status or condition of something, often implying that it is not in compliance with regulations or standards

estar en desacuerdo con las normas legales

  • be in a state

Collocations está ilegal · están incumpliendo la ley

  • The company is est violating the law.

    La empresa está incumpliendo la ley.

5 EMOTIONAL STATE [T + obj + adj] B2

used to describe an emotional state or condition, often implying that someone is feeling upset or distressed

estar triste, preocupado

  • be in a state

Collocations está deprimido · están angustiados

  • She is est upset.

    Ella está triste.

6 PHYSICAL CONDITION [T + obj + adj] B2

used to describe the physical condition or state of something, often implying that it is in poor health or deteriorating

estar enfermo, en mal estado de salud

  • be in a state

Collocations está enfermo · están deteriorándose

  • The patient is est ill.

    El paciente está grave.

7 ECONOMIC STATUS [T + obj + adj] C1

used to describe the economic status or condition of something, often implying that it is in a poor financial state

estar en malas condiciones económicas

  • be in a state

Collocations está en bancarrota · están perdiendo dinero

  • The company is est bankrupt.

    La empresa está en bancarrota.

8 ARTIFACT [T + obj + adj] B2

used to describe the condition or state of an artifact, often implying that it is in a poor or deteriorated condition

estar en mal estado, desgastado

  • be in a state

Collocations está deteriorado · están desgastados

  • The painting is est damaged.

    El cuadro está dañado.