stare
to stay, to be (condition)
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈsta.re/
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Cultural Note
Stare is used for health and feelings ('come stai?'), the progressive tense ('sto mangiando' = I am eating), and commands ('sta' fermo' = stay still). Unlike essere, stare implies a temporary state or condition.
📝 Example Sentences
Come stai?
How are you?
Sto bene, grazie.
I am fine, thank you.
Sta' zitto!
Be quiet!