está de pie
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está de pie(
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pyeh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he's standing (masculine)
¿Está sentado el niño del dibujo? - No, está de pie.Is the boy in the drawing sitting? - No, he's standing.
b. she's standing (feminine)
Está de pie porque le duele menos la espalda que cuando está sentada.She's standing because her back hurts less than when she's sitting.
c. is standing
Rosita, esa señora está de pie, cédele el asiento, por favor.Rosita, that lady is standing, let her have your seat, please.
2. (formal) (when not specifying the amount of time; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you're standing
Le resultará más fácil hacer este ejercicio si está de pie.It'll be easier for you to do this exercise if you're standing.
a. he's been on his feet (masculine)
El cirujano tuvo que operar de urgencia y está de pie desde que empezó la operación.The surgeon had to perform emergency surgery and he's been on his feet since the operation started.
b. she's been on her feet (feminine)
Hay una cola muy larga, y está de pie desde hace una hora.There's a very long line, and she's been on her feet for one hour now.
c. has been on his feet (masculine)
El guardia de tráfico está de pie desde que empezó a trabajar esta mañana temprano.The traffic policeman has been on his feet since he started work early this morning.
d. has been on her feet (feminine)
La pobre vendedora está de pie desde las ocho.The poor salesclerk has been on her feet since eight.
4. (formal) (when specifying the amount of time; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you've been on your feet
Si está de pie desde las siete, debe de estar muy cansada.If you've been on your feet since seven, you must be very tired.
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