estar en ayunas

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 on an empty stomach
Estoy en ayunas. ¿Tienes algo de comer?I'm on an empty stomach. Do you have something to eat?
b. to fast
Si no está usted en ayunas, no se puede hacer la prueba.If you haven't fasted, you can't take your test.
a. to be in the dark
La prensa está totalmente en ayunas con respecto a las negociaciones de paz.The press is totally in the dark regarding the peace negotiations.
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