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How to Say "status" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “status” is “estado” — use 'estado' to refer to the condition or state of an object, or a personal status like marital status.

estado🔊A2

Use 'estado' to refer to the condition or state of an object, or a personal status like marital status.

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condiciónB1

Use 'condición' to describe the state or physical state of something, or a person's social or economic standing, especially when it's a defining characteristic.

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estatus🔊B1

Use 'estatus' specifically for social or professional standing or prestige within a group or society.

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posiciónB1

Use 'posición' to refer to a social or economic level, or a job title and its associated influence or importance.

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rango🔊B1

Use 'rango' to talk about a level within a hierarchy, such as a military rank or a position in a company's organizational structure.

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cotizaciónC1

Use 'cotización' to refer to someone's perceived value or standing in a specific professional field, often related to their marketability or reputation.

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English → Spanish

estado

es-TAH-dohesˈta.ðo

nounA2general
Use 'estado' to refer to the condition or state of an object, or a personal status like marital status.
A shiny new bicycle next to an old, rusty bicycle with a flat tire, showing two different conditions.

Examples

El coche está en muy buen estado.

The car is in very good condition.

Mi estado de ánimo cambia con el clima.

My state of mind (mood) changes with the weather.

¿Cuál es tu estado civil, soltero o casado?

What is your marital status, single or married?

Always Masculine

Even when you're talking about something that is a feminine word (like 'la casa'), its condition is 'el estado'. For example: 'el estado de la casa' (the state of the house).

condición

nounB1general
Use 'condición' to describe the state or physical state of something, or a person's social or economic standing, especially when it's a defining characteristic.

Examples

El coche está en muy mala condición después del accidente.

The car is in very bad condition after the accident.

estatus

es-TAH-toosesˈtatus

nounB1formal
Use 'estatus' specifically for social or professional standing or prestige within a group or society.
A king sitting on a high throne wearing a crown and fine robes, looking down at a lower platform.

Examples

Ella tiene un alto estatus en la comunidad científica.

She has a high status in the scientific community.

Un coche de lujo suele ser un símbolo de estatus.

A luxury car is often a status symbol.

El estatus socioeconómico influye en las oportunidades educativas.

Socioeconomic status influences educational opportunities.

The 'E' Rule

Spanish words cannot start with an 'S' followed by another consonant. Because the English word is 'status,' Spanish adds an 'E' at the beginning to make it easier to pronounce: 'estatus'.

Gender and Ending

Even though it ends in 'us' (which is unusual for Spanish nouns), this word is masculine: 'el estatus'.

Forgetting the 'E'

Mistake: “Él quiere mejorar su status.”

Correction: Él quiere mejorar su estatus. Always remember to add the 'e' at the start for the correct Spanish spelling.

posición

nounB1general
Use 'posición' to refer to a social or economic level, or a job title and its associated influence or importance.

Examples

Ella tiene una posición importante en la empresa.

She has an important position in the company.

rango

RRAHN-gohˈraŋ.ɡo

nounB1general
Use 'rango' to talk about a level within a hierarchy, such as a military rank or a position in a company's organizational structure.
Three simple, stylized figures standing on a three-tiered pedestal, clearly illustrating a hierarchy or ranking system.

Examples

Ascendió rápidamente de rango dentro de la empresa.

He quickly rose in rank within the company.

El rango de coronel exige mucha responsabilidad.

The rank of colonel demands a lot of responsibility.

No importa tu rango social, todos son bienvenidos aquí.

Your social status doesn't matter; everyone is welcome here.

Masculine Noun Rule

Since 'rango' ends in -o, it is almost always a masculine word. Remember to use masculine articles like 'el' or 'un' before it.

cotización

nounC1formal
Use 'cotización' to refer to someone's perceived value or standing in a specific professional field, often related to their marketability or reputation.

Examples

Su cotización como actor subió tras ganar el premio.

His standing as an actor went up after winning the award.

Estado vs. Condición vs. Estatus

Learners often confuse 'estado' and 'condición' for general states or conditions. Remember that 'estado' is more about a current state (like marital status or object condition), while 'condición' often implies a more inherent or resulting state, sometimes negative. 'Estatus' is specifically for social or professional prestige.

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