estados

es-TAH-dos/esˈtaðos/

“estados” means “states” in Spanish (political/territorial divisions).

states, conditions

Also: statuses, moods

NounmA2

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A colorful, stylized storybook illustration depicting three distinct, puzzle-piece like land shapes, each colored differently (such as red, blue, and yellow) and clearly bordered, symbolizing political states or territorial divisions.

📝 In Action

Viajé por tres estados diferentes el mes pasado.

I traveled through three different states last month.

Los estados del agua son sólido, líquido y gaseoso.

The states of water are solid, liquid, and gas.

Revisé los estados financieros de la empresa.

I reviewed the company's financial statements.

Sus cambios de estados de ánimo son muy repentinos.

His changes in mood are very sudden.

Word Connections

Synonyms

países (countries)
condiciones (conditions)

Common Collocations

Estados Unidos – United States
estados de ánimo – moods / emotional states
estados financieros – financial statements

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "estados" in Spanish:

conditions→moods→states→statuses→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: estados

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'estados' to mean 'moods'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

estado(state, condition (singular)) — Noun

estar(to be (temporary state)) — Verb

estatal(state-run, governmental) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

costadosresultados

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'status,' meaning 'a standing' or 'condition.' It entered Spanish and evolved to mean both a way of being (a condition) and a stable, independent political territory (a state).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: statoFrench: état

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'estados' related to the verb 'estar'?

Yes, it is! Both words share the same core Latin root meaning 'standing' or 'condition.' The noun 'estados' refers to conditions or political regions, and the verb 'estar' is used for temporary states of being or locations.

When should I capitalize 'Estados'?

You should capitalize it when it forms part of a proper name, most commonly in 'Los Estados Unidos' (The United States) or when referring to a specific government entity.