state

estado, condición

La condición en que se encuentra alguien o algo en un momento determinado.

En inglés sencillo: The condition of someone or something at a particular time.

• The house is in a poor state.
• Lack of sleep affected her mental state.
• We found the kitchen in a terrible state.

Cómo se usa: in a state of something (She was in a state of shock.); in a good/bad state (The road is in a bad state.)

Sinónimos: condition

Expresiones frecuentes: state of something, poor state, mental state

Estado, país

Un país con gobierno propio, o el conjunto de su gobierno y sus servicios públicos.

En inglés sencillo: A country with its own government, or the government and public services of a country.

• They want an independent state.
• The state provides free education for children.
• Several states signed the peace agreement.

Sinónimos: country, nation

Expresiones frecuentes: independent state, state power, state education

estado

Una región extensa dentro de un país que tiene su propio gobierno.

En inglés sencillo: A large area within a country that has its own government.

• Texas is a large state.
• Each state has its own government.
• We drove through three states on our holiday.

Expresiones frecuentes: state capital, state government, out of state

pompa, solemnidad

Gran solemnidad o despliegue impresionante, especialmente en actos reales o ceremonias públicas importantes.

En inglés sencillo: Great ceremony, dignity, or impressive display, especially connected with royalty or important public occasions.

• The king entered the hall in state.
• The late president lay in state for two days.
• The royal guests travelled in state through the city.

Cómo se usa: in state (The queen arrived in state.)

Sinónimos: pomp, ceremony, splendor

Expresiones frecuentes: in state, lie in state

declarar, afirmar

Decir o escribir algo de forma clara, presentándolo como un hecho.

En inglés sencillo: To say or write something clearly as a fact.

• The report states that sales increased.
• She stated her reasons for leaving.
• Did the witness state what happened next?

Cómo se usa: state that… (The report states that prices have risen.); state something (Please state the facts clearly.)

Sinónimos: declare, say, assert

Expresiones frecuentes: state the facts, state clearly, state that something

indicar, declarar

Dar información de manera clara, hablando o escribiendo.

En inglés sencillo: To give information clearly in speech or writing.

• Please state your name.
• He stated his address on the form.
• Have you stated which course you want?

Cómo se usa: state something (Please state your full address.); state what/where/how… (The form asks you to state where you live.)

Sinónimos: give, specify, indicate

Expresiones frecuentes: state your name, state your address, state your preference