estar para
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estar para(
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. to be for
Cualquier cosa que necesites saber, pregúntanos, que para eso están los compañeros.Anything you need to know, ask us. That's what colleagues are for.
b. to be there for
¿Por qué no te has secado las manos? La toalla está para eso, ¿sabes?Why didn't you dry your hands? That's what the towel is there for, you know?
c. to be here for
Antes de entrar, límpiense los pies en el felpudo, que para eso está.Before coming in, wipe your feet on the door mat, because that's what it's here for.
d. to be to
¿Por qué no te pides una baja maternal? Digo yo que los derechos están para ejercerlos.Why don't you take maternity leave? I'd say rights are to be exercised.
a. to be in the mood for
Hoy tengo dolor de cabeza y no estoy para tonterías, así que ve directo al grano.Today I have a headache and am not in the mood for nonsense, so get to the point.
a. to be about to
Estaba para llamarle cuando me llamó él a mí.I was about to call him when he called me.
b. to be on the point of
Estábamos para irnos a acostar cuando llegaron ellos.We were on the point of going to bed when they arrived.
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