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"He estado" is a form of "he estado", a phrase which is often translated as "I've been". "Estado" is a form of "estado", a noun which is often translated as "state". Learn more about the difference between "he estado" and "estado" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I've been
Estas últimas semanas he estado muy cansada.I've been very tired during the last few weeks.
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He estado tanto tiempo triste que no recuerdo cómo es estar contento.I've been sad for so long that I can't remember how it feels to be happy.
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¿Cómo que nadie respondió? He estado todo el día aquí y el teléfono no ha sonado.What do you mean nobody answered? I've been here all day long and the phone hasn't rung.
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
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b. state (area within a country)
Alaska es el estado más grande de los Estados Unidos de América.Alaska is the largest state in the United States of America.
3. (finance)
a. statement
Recibí el estado de cuenta.I received the bank statement.
La empresa emitió su estado de pérdidas y ganancias.The company issued its profit and loss statement.
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