state

• Sustantivo que designa la condición, situación o modo de ser de algo o alguien; también una unidad política, como una nación, provincia o territorio organizado.

A noun referring to a condition, situation, or mode of existence; also a political entity such as a nation or territory.

1. A2formal

   The particular condition or situation that someone or something is in.

   Estado (condición o situación)

   • The patient is in a critical state.
   • What is the state of the project?
   • The house was left in a terrible state after the party.

   Sinónimosconditionplightpositionpredicamentshapesituationstatus

2. Government or political entityB1formal

   A sovereign political entity with defined territory, population, and government.

   Estado

   • France is a democratic state.
   • The state provides public education.
   • Relations between the two states improved recently.

   Sinónimosbody politiccommonwealthcountrynationpolitypowerrealm

3. US StateA2formalamerican

   One of the 50 political units that make up the United States.

   Estado de EE. UU.

   • California is the most populous state.
   • She lives in the state of Texas.
   • New York State has beautiful mountains.

   Sinónimoscommonwealth

4. Formal declarationB2formal

   A formal statement or announcement, often by a government or official.

   Declaración formal

   • The president made a state of the union address.
   • The state of emergency was declared after the disaster.
   • His state of mind was clearly distressed.

   Sinónimosannouncementdeclarationproclamationpronouncementstatement

• Verbo que se usa para expresar algo de manera clara, definida o formal, ya sea en el habla o por escrito.

A verb used to express something clearly, definitely, or formally in speech or writing.

1. Express or declareB1formal

   To express something clearly in speech or writing.

   Declarar o expresar

   • Please state your name and address.
   • She stated her opinion confidently.
   • The report states the facts clearly.

   Sinónimosannouncearticulateassertdeclareenunciateexpresspresentpronounceset forthutter

   Antónimosconcealhidesuppresswithhold

2. B2formal

   To specify or indicate something precisely.

   Especificar o indicar

   • The contract states the payment terms.
   • He stated his requirements for the job.
   • The instructions state to preheat the oven.

   Sinónimosaffirmannouncearticulateassertaverdeclareexpressmaintainput forwardspecify

   Antónimoshintimplysuggest