Parole Italiane 21 - STARE* - Significati ed Espressioni Idiomatiche (completo)

Question 1

Stare (1) (verbo intansitivo)

1 (trovarsi in luogo)

a. → I will stay here a bit longer and then go home.

Answer 1

1 (trovarsi in luogo) to be, to stay

a. Sto qui ancora un po’ e poi me ne vado a casa.;
Resterò qui ancora un po’ e poi tornerò a casa.
→ I will stay here a bit longer and then go home.

[Andarsene
→ to go; recarsi]

Question 2

Stare (2(1)) (verbo intansitivo)

2(1) (essere collocato, avere sede)

a. → @ The seat of the society lies in London.

b. → ⓘ The office is on Main Street.

[Collocare (vtr)
→ (anche figurato) (porre in un certo luogo) (put in a certain place) to position, to situate, to fit, to install]

Answer 2

2(1) (essere collocato, avere sede) to be; (formal) to be located; (figurative) to lie

a. La sede della società sta a Londra.
→ @ The seat of the society lies in London.

b. L’uffico sta a Main Street. / L’ufficio è su Main Street.
→ ⓘ The office is on Main Street.

[Collocare (vtr)
→ (anche figurato) (porre in un certo luogo) (put in a certain place) to position, to situate, to fit, to install]

Question 3

Stare (2(2)) (verbo intansitivo)

2(2) (essere collocato, avere sede) to be;

c. → ⓘ The secret to his success lies in his professional attitude and constant practice.

[Collocare (vtr)
→ (anche figurato) (porre in un certo luogo) (put in a certain place) to position, to situate, to fit, to install]

Answer 3

2(2) (essere collocato, avere sede) to be; (formal) to be located; (figurative) to lie

c. Il segreto del suo successo sta / risiede nel suo atteggiamento professionale e nella pratica costante.
→ ⓘ The secret to his success lies in his professional attitude and constant practice.

[Collocare (vtr)
→ (anche figurato) (porre in un certo luogo) (put in a certain place) to position, to situate, to fit, to install]

Question 4

Stare (3(1)) (verbo intansitivo)

3(1) (vi) (dimorare)

a. → He moved a couple of months ago and now lives in the city centre / downtown.

b. → ⓘ She lives overseas.

Answer 4

3(1) (vi) (dimorare) to live; (temporary) to stay (formal) to reside

a. Ha traslocato qualche mese fa, ora sta in centro.
→ He moved a couple of months ago and now lives in the city centre / downtown.

b. Vive all’estero. / Lei sta all’estero.
→ ⓘ She lives overseas.

Question 5

Stare (3(2)) (verbo intansitivo)

3(2) (vi) (dimorare)

c. → I am staying at my sister’s this week.

Answer 5

3(2) (vi) (dimorare) to live; (temporary) to stay (formal) to reside

c. Sto da mia sorella questa settimana. / Questa settimana sarò a casa di mia sorella.
→ I am staying at my sister’s this week.

Question 6

Stare (4) (verbo intansitivo)

4 (vi, v. aux.) (indica continuità d’azione)

[Nota: è seguito dal gerundio.]

a. → I am reading.

Answer 6

4 (vi, v. aux.) (indica continuità d’azione) to be [Nota: è seguito dal gerundio.]

a. Sto leggendo.
→ I am reading.

Question 7

Stare (5) (verbo intansitivo)

5 (essere sul punto di)

[Nota: “Stare” è seguito da “per” + infinito.]

a. → It is about to rain.

Answer 7

5 (essere sul punto di) to be about to [Nota: “Stare” è seguito da “per” + infinito.]

a. Sta per piovere.
→ It is about to rain.

Question 8

Stare (6) (verbo intansitivo)

6 (vi) (avere un certo rapporto quantitativo)

a. → 10 is to 5 as 100 is to 50.

Answer 8

6 (vi) (avere un certo rapporto quantitativo) (romantic) to be

a. 10 sta a 5 come 100 sta a 50.
→ 10 is to 5 as 100 is to 50.

Question 9

Stare (7) (verbo intansitivo)

7 (vi) (dipendere da)

a. → It is up to you to decide what to do.

Answer 9

7 (vi) (dipendere) to be up to

a. Sta a te decidere cosa fare.
→ It is up to you to decide what to do.

Question 10

Stare (8) (verbo intansitivo)

8 (vi) (situazioni: essere)

a. → Let me explain to you how things are.; This is how things stand.

Answer 10

8 (vi) (situazioni: essere) to be; (situation) to stand

a. Lascia che ti spieghi come stanno le cose.
→ Let me explain to you how things are.; This is how things stand.

Question 11

Stare (9) (verbo intansitivo)

Forme Composte (1)

1 → Heads up! Alert!; Watch out! Be careful!

2 → there’s little to rejoice about

Answer 11

Forme Composte (1)

1 All’erta! Stare all’erta
→ Heads up! Alert!; Watch out! Be careful!

2 C’è poco da stare allegri
→ there’s little to rejoice about

Question 12

Stare (10) (verbo intansitivo)

Forme Composte (2)

3 → that makes sense

4 → to be crowded, to be like sardines

Answer 12

Forme Composte (2)

3 Ci può stare (espressione)
→ that makes sense

4 Essere come le acciughe, Stare come le sardine
→ to be crowded, to be like sardines

Question 13

Stare (11) (verbo intansitivo)

Forme Composte (3)

5 → to be worried, to be anxious

6 → to be on tenterhooks

Answer 13

Forme Composte (3)

5 Essere in ansia, stare in ansia
→ to be worried, to be anxious

6 Essere sui carboni ardenti, stare sui carboni accesi
→ to be on tenterhooks

Question 14

Stare (12) (verbo intansitivo)

Forme Composte (4)

7 → to let s.o./sth. be; to let sth. go

a. → Let him be. He’s no trouble to you.

b. → Leave my daughter alone or I will make you pay for it.

Answer 14

Forme Composte (4)

7 Lasciar perdere / lasciar stare qlcn./qcs.
→ to let s.o./sth. be; to let sth. go

a. Lascialo stare! Non ti crea problemi.
→ Let him be. He’s no trouble to you.

b. Lascia stare mia figlia o te la farò pagare.
→ Leave my daughter alone or I will make you pay for it.

Question 15

Stare (13) (verbo intansitivo)

Forme Composte (5)

8 → to leave sth. alone, to leave sth. as it is; (colloquial) to let it go

a. → Let it go, you are not going to change anything.

Answer 15

Forme Composte (5)

8 Lasciare stare qcs.
→ to leave sth. alone, to leave sth. as it is; (colloquial) to let it go

a. Lascialo stare. Non vai a cambiare niente.; Lascialo stare, non cambierai nulla.
→ Let it go, you are not going to change anything.

Question 16

Stare (14) (verbo intansitivo)

Forme Composte (6)

9 → to be on the defensive

10 → (fare pressione su qlcn) to be on s.o.’s back

Answer 16

Forme Composte (6)

9 Essere sulla difensiva, stare sulla difensiva
→ to be on the defensive

10 Stare con il fiato sul collo a qlcn
→ (fare pressione su qlcn) to be on s.o.’s back

Question 17

Stare (15) (verbo intansitivo)

Forme Composte (7)

11 → to be at s.o.’s heels all the time; (stare con il fiato sul collo) to be on s.o.’s back

12 → to not badger s.o.; to not hound s.o.

Answer 17

Forme Composte (7)

11 Stare addosso a qcn.
→ to be at s.o.’s heels all the time; (stare con il fiato sul collo) to be on s.o.’s back

12 Non stare addosso a qualcuno (locuzione)
→ to not badger s.o.; to not hound s.o.

Question 18

Stare (16) (verbo intansitivo)

Forme Composte (8)

13 (1) (buona condizione fisica o morale) to be well
(2) (abito: stare bene) to fit

a. → These trousers are a loose fit.

Answer 18

Forme Composte (8)

13 Stare bene
1 (buona condizione fisica o morale) to be well
2 (abito: stare bene) to fit

a. Questi pantaloni vestono comodi.
→ These trousers are a loose fit.

Question 19

Stare (17) (verbo intansitivo)

Forme Composte (9)

14 [= to be appropriate, to feel good]

a. → Blue shoes would go with those pants.

15 → to not feel well, to not be well; to not suit

Answer 19

Forme Composte (9)

14 Essere appropriato, stare bene.
[= to be appropriate, to feel good]

a. Con quei pantaloni ci andrebbero le scarpe blu.
→ Blue shoes would go with those pants.

15 Non stare bene
→ to not feel well, to not be well; to not suit

Question 20

Stare (18) (verbo intansitivo)

Forme Composte (10)

16 → to be good

17 → to not be in a better position than (s.o. else); to be in as bad a position as another

Answer 20

Forme Composte (10)

16 Stare buono
→ to be good

17 Non stare messi meglio
→ to not be in a better position than (s.o. else); to be in as bad a position as another

Question 21

Stare (19) (verbo intansitivo)

Forme Composte (11)

18 → you can never relax, you can never get any peace

19 (idiom) for there to be no rhyme or reason; bizarre adj

Answer 21

Forme Composte (11)

18 Non si può mai stare tranquilli
→ you can never relax, you can never get any peace

19 Non stare né in cielo né in terra (locuzione)
(idiom) for there to be no rhyme or reason; bizarre adj

Question 22

Stare (20) (verbo intansitivo)

Forme Composte (12)

20 (non vedere l’ora) to be very excited; (idiom) to have ants in one’s pants; to bounce off the walls

21 → to look forward to sth.

Answer 22

Forme Composte (12)

20 Non stare nella pelle (locuzione)
(non vedere l’ora) to be very excited; (idiom) to have ants in one’s pants; to bounce off the walls

21 Non stare più nella pelle (locuzione)
→ to look forward to sth.

Question 23

Stare (21) (verbo intansitivo)

Forme Composte (13)

22 → to be going through a rough patch

23 → to be beside o.s. with joy

Answer 23

Forme Composte (13)

22 Non stare passando un bel periodo
→ to be going through a rough patch

23 Non stare più nei propri panni
→ to be beside o.s. with joy

Question 24

Stare (22) (verbo intansitivo)

Forme Composte (14)

24 → (literal) to not be written anywhere that

25 → to be able to agree to that, to be happy with/that

Answer 24

Forme Composte (14)

24 Non stare scritto da nessuna parte che (locuzione)
→ (literal) to not be written anywhere that

25 Poterci stare
→ to be able to agree to that, to be happy with/that

Question 25

Stare (23) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (15) 26 → I could be better, I could feel better a. → Let’s (just) say that I could be better – nonetheless things are not too bad.

Answer 25

Forme Composte (15) 26 Potrei stare meglio → I could be better, I could feel better a. Diciamo che potrei stare meglio, ma comunque non c'è male. → Let’s (just) say that I could be better – nonetheless things are not too bad.

Question 26

Stare (24) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (16) 27 (idiomatico) (evitare i rischi) to be sure, to be safe; to play it safe 28 (idiom) to know how to get by in this world; to be worldly, to be streetwise

Answer 26

Forme Composte (16) 27 Restare sul sicuro, rimanere sul sicuro, stare sul sicuro (idiomatico) (evitare i rischi) to be sure, to be safe; to play it safe 28 Saper stare al mondo (idiom) to know how to get by in this world; to be worldly, to be streetwise

Question 27

Stare (25) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (17) 29 → (idiomatico) (tratta seriamente le cose sacre) don't mix the sacred with the profane 30 → to keep quiet (lit. "to be with a closed mouth")

Answer 27

Forme Composte (17) 29 Scherza coi fanti e lascia stare i santi (modo di dire) → (idiomatico) (tratta seriamente le cose sacre) don't mix the sacred with the profane 30 Stare a bocca chiusa → to keep quiet

Question 28

Stare (26) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (18) 31 → to care for, to have at heart 32 → to keep at a distance

Answer 28

Forme Composte (18) 31 Stare a cuore → to care for, to have at heart 32 Stare a distanza → to keep at a distance

Question 29

Stare (27) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (19) 33 → (figurative) to beat around the bush, to go on about sth. 34 → to stay afloat

Answer 29

Forme Composte (19) 33 Stare a farla lunga → (figurative) to beat around the bush, to go on about sth. 34 Stare a galla → to stay afloat

Question 30

Stare (28) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (20) 35 → to stay on the sidelines to watch sth. happen, to wait and see; [= to stand by and watch = to follow the development of a situation without intervening, out of laziness or prudence]

Answer 30

Forme Composte (20) 35 Stare a guardare → to stay on the sidelines to watch sth. happen, to wait and see; Stare a guardare = seguire lo sviluppo di una situazione senza intervenire, per pigrizia o per prudenza. [= to stand by and watch = to follow the development of a situation without intervening, out of laziness or prudence]

Question 31

Stare (29) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (21) 36 (figurative) to wait on the side-lines (lit. "to be at the window") 37 → to be living on bread and water

Answer 31

Forme Composte (21) 36 Stare alla finestra (figurative) to wait on the side-lines 37 Stare a pane e acqua → to be living on bread and water

Question 32

Stare (30) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (22) 38 → to watch one's weight, to go on a diet 39 → to wait and see

Answer 32

Forme Composte (22) 38 Stare a stecchetto → to watch one's weight, to go on a diet 39 Stare a vedere → to wait and see [Stecchetto (nm) (piccolo stecco) a small stick n a. a stecchetto → on a budget, on a diet b. stare a stecchetto → to watch one's weight, to go on a diet]

Question 33

Stare (31) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (23) 40 (figurato, informale) (parlare poco) to keep one's mouth closed, keep one's mouth shut; to refrain from expressing o.s.

Answer 33

Forme Composte (23) 40 Stare abbottonato (figurato, informale) (parlare poco) to keep one's mouth closed, keep one's mouth shut; to refrain from expressing o.s. [Abbottonato [abbottoˈnato] (aggetivo) [abbottonato (adj), f: abbottonata; mpl: abbottonati, fpl: abbottonate] 1 (chiuso da bottoni) buttoned, buttoned up 2 (figurato, informale) (ponderato nel parlare) reserved (adj.); (after noun) of few words (expr)]

Question 34

Stare (32) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (24) 41 → to be supportive of, be close to s.o.; to be there for s.o. 42 → to stick to the agreement, to keep one's side of the bargain (lit. "to be/ stay to the pact")

Answer 34

Forme Composte (24) 41 Stare accanto a, stare vicino a → to be supportive of, be close to s.o.; to be there for s.o. 42 Stare ai patti → to stick to the agreement, to keep one's side of the bargain

Question 35

Stare (33) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (25) 43 → to stay indoors (lit. "to stay closed") 44 → to be in prison, to be in the cooler

Answer 35

Forme Composte (25) 43 Stare al chiuso → to stay indoors 44 Stare al fresco → to be in prison, to be in the cooler

Question 36

Stare (34) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (26) 45 → to be at s.o.'s side 46 → to play along (lit. "to be to the game")

Answer 36

Forme Composte (26) 45 Stare al fianco di → to be at s.o.'s side 46 Stare al gioco → to play along

Question 37

Stare (35) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (27) 47 (restare aggiornato) to keep up, to stay informed; to be up to date (lit. "to be to the pace/step") 48 → to be in one’s place, to do one’s thing

Answer 37

Forme Composte (27) 47 Stare al passo (restare aggiornato) to keep up, to stay informed; to be up to date 48 Stare al proprio posto → to be in one’s place, to do one’s thing

Question 38

Stare (36) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (28) 49 → to be at the wheel, drive 50 to keep at a distance, to keep away from, to stay away; to steer clear of, to avoid a. → You would be better off keeping at a distance from that schemer or he'll con you to.

Answer 38

Forme Composte (28) 49 Stare al volante → to be at the wheel, drive 50 Stare alla larga (da) to keep at a distance, to keep away from, to stay away; to steer clear of, to avoid a. Ti conviene stare alla larga da quel manipolatore o imbroglierà anche te. → You would be better off keeping at a distance from that schemer or he'll con you to.

Question 39

Stare (37) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (29) 51 → to be at s.o.'s heels

Answer 39

Forme Composte (29) 51 Stare alle calcagna di → to be at s.o.'s heels [Calcagno (nm, nf) [calcagno (nm), pl: calcagni, alternate pl: calcagna] [Il plurale “calcagna” è femminile.] 1 (osso del piede) the heel bone, the heel; (bone, medical) calcaneus 2 (di scarpa o calza) the heel Ho un buco nel calcagno della calza destra. → There is a hole in the right heel of my sock (lit. “I have a hole in the heel of my right sock”).]

Question 40

Stare (38) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (30) 52 → to be at s.o.'s heels; to follow s.o.

Answer 40

Forme Composte (30) 52 Stare alle costole di, mettersi alle costole di → to be at s.o.'s heels; to follow s.o. [Costola (nf) [costola (nf); pl: costole] 1 (torace: osso) (anatomy) a rib 2 (oggetto: parte laterale) (book) spine]

Question 41

Stare (39) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (31) 53 → to take a joke, to have a sense of humour 54 → to find s.o. unpleasant

Answer 41

Forme Composte (31) 53 Stare allo scherzo → to take a joke, to have a sense of humour 54 Stare antipatico → to find s.o. unpleasant

Question 42

Stare (40) (verbo intransitivo) Forme Composte (32) 55 → (literally) to be glued to mummy's skirt 56 → to beware; to be careful

Answer 42

Forme Composte (32) 55 Stare attaccato alla sottana della mamma → (literally) to be glued to mummy's skirt 56 Stare accorto → to beware; to be careful

Question 43

Stare (41) (verbo intransitivo) Forme Composte (33) 57 (fare attenzione a) to be careful with/about sth.; to beware 58 (stare concentrato) to concentrate, to focus [= prestare attenzione a (qlcs), fare attenzione a (qlcs); stare attento a (qlcs); fare caso a] a. → Pay attention because this part of the explanation is complicated.

Answer 43

Forme Composte (33) 57 Stare attenti a (fare attenzione a) to be careful with/about sth.; to beware 58 Stare attento (stare concentrato) to concentrate, to focus [= prestare attenzione a (qlcs), fare attenzione a (qlcs); stare attento a (qlcs); fare caso a] a. State attenti perché questo passaggio della spiegazione è complicato. → Pay attention because this part of the explanation is complicated.

Question 44

Stare (42) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (34) 59 (non rischiare, stare in guardia) to be careful a. → This dog bites: be careful!

Answer 44

Forme Composte (34) 59 Stare attento (non rischiare, stare in guardia) to be careful a. Questo cane morde, stai attento! → This dog bites: be careful!

Question 45

Stare (43) (verbo intransitivo) Forme Composte (35) 60 (usare cautela con (qlcs) to watch out, to look out a. → Watch out when opening this window because it is faulty.

Answer 45

Forme Composte (35) 60 Stare attento a (qlcs) (usare cautela con (qlcs) to watch out, to look out a. Dovete stare attenti ad aprire questa finestra perché è difettosa. → Watch out when opening this window because it is faulty. [Cautela (nf) 1 (circospezione, prudenza) caution, prudence, care a. Meglio avere cautela prima di parlare apertamente con la direttrice. → Proceed with caution if you want to talk openly to the headmistress.]

Question 46

Stare (44) (verbo intransitivo) Forme Composte (36) 61 (cercare di fare qlcs) to be careful to do sth. a. → Be careful not to get into trouble!

Answer 46

Forme Composte (36) 61 Stare attento a fare qlcs (cercare di fare qlcs) to be careful to do sth. a. Stai bene attento a non cacciarti nei guai! → Be careful not to get into trouble! [Cacciarsi (verbo riflessivo) 1 (figurato) (mettersi) to get into; to get o.s. into trouble; to end up, to wind up a. Si è cacciato nei pasticci. → He ended up in trouble.]

Question 47

Stare (45) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (37) 62 → to be seated, to be at ease 63 → to be in a relationship with s.o.; to be with

Answer 47

Forme Composte (37) 62 Stare comodo → to be seated, to be at ease 63 Stare con → to be in a relationship with s.o.; to be with

Question 48

Stare (46) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (38) 64 1 (lit. to be with two feet in a shoe) (idiomatico) (essere indeciso) to be on the fence, to be of two minds 2 to maintain good relations with two opposing parties 65 → to keep one’s feet on the ground, to be realistic

Answer 48

Forme Composte (38) 64 Stare con due piedi in una scarpa 1 (idiomatico) (essere indeciso) to be on the fence, to be of two minds 2 to maintain good relations with two opposing parties 65 Stare con i piedi per terra → to keep one’s feet on the ground, to be realistic [Scarpa (nf) 1 a shoe; calzatura, ferro di cavallo]

Question 49

Stare (47) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (39) 66 (lit. "to be with the heart in the throat") → to be with bated breath; to be anxious about sth. 67 (lit. "to be with the breath suspended") → to be with bated breath, to be holding one's breath for

Answer 49

Forme Composte (39) 66 Stare con il cuore in gola → to be with bated breath; to be anxious about sth. 67 Stare con il fiato sospeso → to be with bated breath, to be holding one's breath for

Question 50

Stare (48) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (40) 68 (lit. "to be with one's hand in a hand") (inerte, senza fare nulla) (idleness) a. → Paolo is twiddling his thumbs while all the others are working.

Answer 50

Forme Composte (40) 68 Stare con le mani in mano (inerte, senza fare nulla) (idleness) to twiddle one’s thumbs a. Paolo se ne sta con le mani in mano mentre tutti gli altri lavorano. → Paolo is twiddling his thumbs while all the others are working.

Question 51

Stare (49) (verbo intansitivo) 69

Answer 51

Forme Composte (41) 69 Stare con le orecchie tese → to listen carefully, to keep one’s ears open 70 Stare d'incanto → to be in bliss, to feel blissful [Teso (agg.) tense: teso, nervoso, tirato; stretched: teso aimed: teso taut: teso, tirato, rigido, stiracchiato, conciso, in ordine tight: stretto, aderente, teso, ermetico, difficile, duro strained: teso, sforzato, difficile, affaticato, indebolito drawn: teso]

Question 52

Stare (50) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (42) 71 → to be on one’s own 72 (lit. to have the antennae raised") → (figurative) to keep one’s eyes peeled, to be on the alert

Answer 52

Forme Composte (42) 71 Stare da sé → to be on one’s own 72 Stare con le antenne alzate → (figurative) to keep one’s eyes peeled, to be on the alert

Question 53

Stare (51) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (43) 73 → (nello spazio) to be behind 74 → to be still

Answer 53

Forme Composte (43) 73 Stare dietro → (nello spazio) to be behind 74 Stare fermo → to be still

Question 54

Stare (52) (verbo intansitivo) 75

Answer 54

Forme Composte (44) 75 Stare fuori dal mondo → (figurative) to be out of this world; (isolation) to be off the grid 76 Stare in agguato → to lie in wait [Agguato (nm) (imboscata) an ambush] [In agguato (loc agg) (appostato) hide; in ambush; lurking] [Essere in agguato → to be lying in wait]

Question 55

Stare (53) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (45) 77 → (cavalcare, andare a cavallo, montare / stare a cavalcioni su) to be in the saddle; to horse ride 78 → to be careful, to watch one's back [In arcione → in the saddle]

Answer 55

Forme Composte (45) 77 Stare in arcione → (cavalcare, andare a cavallo, montare / stare a cavalcioni su) to be in the saddle; to horse ride 78 Stare in campana (modo di dire) → to be careful, to watch one's back [In arcione → in the saddle]

Question 56

Stare (54) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (46) 79 → to teach 80 → to stay in shape [Cattedra (nf) chair, desk; teaching post 1 Banco sopraelevato da cui si insegna nelle scuole. 2 Seggio riservato al Pontefice o ai vescovi che assistono a funzioni solenni. 3 (arcaico) Seggio, sedile in genere]

Answer 56

Forme Composte (46) 79 Stare in cattedra → to teach 80 Stare in forma → to stay in shape [Cattedra (nf) chair, desk; teaching post 1 Banco sopraelevato da cui si insegna nelle scuole. 2 Seggio riservato al Pontefice o ai vescovi che assistono a funzioni solenni. 3 (arcaico) Seggio, sedile in genere]

Question 57

Stare (55) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (47) 81 (lit. "to be on the leg") → to be doing / keeping well 82 → to be careful, to be vigilant

Answer 57

Forme Composte (47) 81 Stare in gamba → to be doing / keeping well 82 Stare in guardia → to be careful, to be vigilant

Question 58

Stare (56) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (48) 83 → (lit. "to be in pain/suffering for) to worry about (s.o.); to be concerned about (s.o.) 84 (lit. "to be in thought") → to worry, to be concerned

Answer 58

Forme Composte (48) 83 Stare in pena (per qualcuno) → to worry about (s.o.); to be concerned about (s.o.) 84 Stare in pensiero → to worry, to be concerned [Pena (nf) 1 (sofferenza) pain, suffering; punishment, penalty 2 (legale) (sanzione penale) a fine, a sentence]

Question 59

Stare (57) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (49(1)) 85(1) (lit. "to be on feet") (in posizione verticale) to stand a. → In order to correctly do this exercise, you need to stand with your back straight and your arms relaxed at your side.; To do this exercise correctly, you need to stand with your back straight and your arms loosely alongside your body.

Answer 59

Forme Composte (49(1)) 85(1) Stare in piedi (in posizione verticale) to stand a. Per fare correttamente questo esercizio bisogna stare in piedi con la schiena diritta e le braccia morbide lungo il corpo. → In order to correctly do this exercise, you need to stand with your back straight and your arms relaxed at your side.; To do this exercise correctly, you need to stand with your back straight and your arms loosely alongside your body.

Question 60

Stare (58) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (49(2)) 85(2) (lit. "to be on feet") (figurato) (essere sveglio, non dormire) a. → Anxiety and worry kept me up all night.

Answer 60

Forme Composte (49(2)) 85(2) Stare in piedi (figurato) (essere sveglio, non dormire) to be alert a. L'ansia e la preoccupazione mi hanno fatto stare in piedi per tutta la notte. → Anxiety and worry kept me up all night.

Question 61

Stare (59) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (50) 86 (lit. "to be together") 1 (essere in compagnia) to be in company; 2 (avere una relazione amorosa) to be together in a relationship 87 (lit. "to be light") → to eat lightly

Answer 61

Forme Composte (50) 86 Stare insieme 1 (essere in compagnia) to be in company; 2 (avere una relazione amorosa) to be together in a relationship 87 Stare leggero → to eat lightly

Question 62

Stare (60) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (51) 88 → (nello spazio) to be far 89 → to be in a bad situation; to be in a bit of a bother

Answer 62

Forme Composte (51) 88 Stare lontano → (nello spazio) to be far 89 Stare lustro → to be in a bad situation; to be in a bit of a bother

Question 63

Stare (61) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (52) 90 → (cattiva condizione fisica o morale) to be unwell, to be ill 91 → (migliore condizione fisica o morale) to be better

Answer 63

Forme Composte (52) 90 Stare male → (cattiva condizione fisica o morale) to be unwell, to be ill 91 Stare meglio → (migliore condizione fisica o morale) to be better

Question 64

Stare (62) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (53) 92 (essere sul punto di) to be about to (do sth.) a. @→ I was about to lock the door when he barged in.

Answer 64

Forme Composte (53) 92 Stare per (essere sul punto di) to be about to (do sth.) a. @Stavo per chiudere la porta a chiave quando entro lui a forza.; Stavo per chiudere la porta quando lui è entrato di corsa. → I was about to lock the door when he barged in.

Question 65

Stare (63) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (54) 93 → to be about to forget about s.o. or sth. 94 → to stand straight

Answer 65

Forme Composte (54) 93 Stare per dimenticarsene → to be about to forget about s.o. or sth. 94 Stare ritto → to stand straight [Ritto (agg.) (in verticale, in piedi) upright, erect; standing up a. Rimase ritto in mezzo alla sala, senza proferire parola. → He stood in the middle of the room, without saying a word.]

Question 66

Stare (64) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (55) 95 (lit. "to be under the slap of s.o.) → (figurative) to be under s.o.'s thumb 96 → to be in a good mood; to sit up [Schiaffo (nm) a slap; un ceffone, una pacca, un colpo, una manata, un manrovescio (a backhand)]

Answer 66

Forme Composte (55) 95 Stare sotto schiaffo di qualcuno → (figurative) to be under s.o.s thumb 96 Stare su → to be in a good mood; to sit up [Schiaffo (nm) a slap; un ceffone, una pacca, un colpo, una manata, un manrovescio (a backhand)]

Question 67

Stare (65) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (56) 97 (lit. "to be on who lives") → to be attentive, to be on the alert 98 ( lit. "to be on the balls/testicles of s.o.") (volgare) (offensive!) to piss s.o. off; to irritate s.o. [Palla (nf) volgare (testicolo) (colloquial: testicle) a nut, a ball; a testicle]

Answer 67

Forme Composte (56) 97 Stare sul chi vive → to be attentive, to be on the alert 98 Stare sulle palle (volgare) (offensive!) to piss s.o. off; to irritate s.o. [Palla (nf) volgare (testicolo) (colloquial: testicle) a nut, a ball; a testicle]

Question 68

Stare (66) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (57) 99 (lit. "to be on the stomach of") → to be disliked 100 (lit. "to be on the soul of"; "to be on the boxes of") → to not be liked by s.o. [Anima (nf) (figurato) (essenza della personalità) soul, heart; spirit]

Answer 68

Forme Composte (57) 99 Stare sullo stomaco → to be disliked 100 Stare sull'anima a, stare sulle scatole a → to not be liked by s.o. [Anima (nf) (figurato) (essenza della personalità) soul, heart; spirit]

Question 69

Stare (67) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (58) 101 → to be alert; to be on notice 102 (lit. "to be on the testicles of") → (vulgar) to not be liked by s.o.

Answer 69

Forme Composte (58) 101 Stare sull'avviso → to be alert; to be on notice 102 Stare sui coglioni a → (vulgar) to not be liked by s.o. [Coglione [koʎˈʎone] (nm, nf) [coglione (nm,nf): f: cogliona; mpl: coglioni, fpl: coglione] 1 (nm) (volgare) (testicolo) (vulgar: testicles) balls, nuts 2 Coglione, cogliona (nm, nf) (figurato, volgare) (scemo, buono a nulla) (vulgar, offensive) a moron, an idiot; (jocular) a fool]

Question 70

Stare (68) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (59) 103 (lit. "to be on the ropes") → to eagerly await / to anticipate sth. 104 → to stick to generic information

Answer 70

Forme Composte (59) 103 Stare sulle corde → to eagerly await / to anticipate sth. 104 Stare sulle generali, restare sulle generali → to stick to generic information

Question 71

Stare (69) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (60) 105 → to be aloof 106 → to be on pins and needles

Answer 71

Forme Composte (60) 105 Stare sulle proprie → to be aloof 106 Stare sulle spine, essere sulle spine → to be on pins and needles

Question 72

Stare (70) (verbo intansitivo) Forme Composte (61) 107 → be in s.o.'s way, to be under s.o.’s foot 108 → to be quiet

Answer 72

Forme Composte (61) 107 Stare tra i piedi di → be in s.o.'s way, to be under s.o.’s foot 108 Stare zitto, restare zitto → to be quiet