be on

• Verbo frasal que se usa para indicar que algo está ocurriendo, se transmite o funciona; o para expresar que alguien está tomando una sustancia o medicamento.

A phrasal verb used to indicate that something is happening, being broadcast, or functioning; or to express that someone is taking a particular substance or medication.

incontable · verbo irregular · intransitivo · phrasal, inseparable

1. Be happening or taking placeinformal

   To be in progress or occurring.

   estar ocurriendo / tener lugar

   • What's on at the cinema tonight?
   • The concert is on next Friday.
   • Is the meeting still on for tomorrow?

   Sinónimoscome offgo onhappenoccurtake placetranspire

2. Be functioning or operatinginformal

   To be in a state of operation or activity.

   estar encendido/funcionando

   • The lights are on in the living room.
   • Is the television on?
   • The heating is on because it's cold outside.

   Sinónimosbe active

3. Be taking medication or drugsinformal

   To be using a particular substance, especially drugs or medication.

   Estar tomando (medicación o drogas)

   • He is on antibiotics for his infection.
   • She is on painkillers after the surgery.
   • The doctor has him on a strict diet.

   Sinónimosconsumedotakeuse

4. Be in a relationship or agreementinformal

   To be in a romantic relationship or to agree to something.

   estar de acuerdo / estar en una relación

   • Are you two still on?
   • They are on for the party this weekend.
   • We are on for the deal.

   Sinónimosagreeconcurgo out

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