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esta |
pronunciation |
ehss-tah |
meaning |
adjective. A word marking completion. It is used in contexts where something has "already" happened. It is also used when leaving someone after a conversation. |
etymology |
The third-person conjugation of the Spanish verb estar. |
examples |
In sentences marking completed actions, esta is understood as "already". Used with future expressions to describe actions that are about to take place. Examples: Chumocho yo' esta. I ate already. Esta para u mababa i tenda. The store is about to open. |
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