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"He estado" is a form of "he estado", a phrase which is often translated as "I've been". "He ido" is a form of "he ido", a phrase which is often translated as "I've gone". Learn more about the difference between "he estado" and "he ido" below.

he estado(

ehs

tah

doh

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (used to express state)

a. I've been

Estas últimas semanas he estado muy cansada.I've been very tired during the last few weeks.

2. (used to express feelings)

a. I've been

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.

3. (used to indicate location)

a. I've been

¿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.

he ido(

doh

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (used to indicate movement)

a. I've gone

Encontré una nota que decía: "He ido a la tienda".I found a note that read: "I've gone to the store."

2. (used to indicate visited places)

a. I've been

He ido varias veces a Santiago de Chile.I've been to Santiago de Chile several times.

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