estar de pie

estar de pie(
ehs
-
tahr
 
deh
 
pyeh
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to be standing up
No se puede estar de pie cuando el autocar está en marcha.You cannot be standing up when the bus is moving.
b. to stand up
No había asientos libres y tuvimos que estar de pie durante todo el concierto.There were no free seats and we had to stand up for the whole concert.
c. to be on one's feet
Cuando trabajas en una tienda, estás de pie todo el día.When working in a shop, you're on your feet all day.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
Examples
Machine Translators
Translate estar de pie using machine translators
Why use the SpanishDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get conjugations, examples, and pronunciations for millions of words and phrases in Spanish and English.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by our team of experienced English-Spanish translators.

SPANISH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Examples for Everything

Search millions of Spanish-English example sentences from our dictionary, TV shows, and the internet.

REGIONAL TRANSLATIONS

Say It like a Local

Browse Spanish translations from Spain, Mexico, or any other Spanish-speaking country.
Word of the Day
to predict