| Additional Translations |
| stay n | often plural (strip for stiffening a corset) | ballena nf |
| | The corset was so tight on her, Mary could barely fasten the stays. |
| | El corsé le quedaba tan ajustado a Mary que apenas podía abrochar las ballenas. |
| stay n | UK, historical, usually plural (old-fashioned corset) | corsé nm |
| | | corset nm |
| | In the 18th century, women often wore a type of boned underwear called stays. |
| | En el siglo XVIII las mujeres usaban un tipo de ropa interior llamada corsé. |
| stay n | (reprieve) | aplazamiento nm |
| | | suspensión nf |
| | | sobreseimiento nm |
| | He won a stay of execution. |
| | El consiguió un aplazamiento. |
| | El consiguió una suspensión. |
| | Él consiguió un sobreseimiento de la causa. |
| stay n | (prop, brace) | soporte nm |
| | The roof was held up with a couple of stays. |
| | El techo se sostenía con un par de soportes. |
| stay n | usually plural (bridge support cable) (puente colgante) | cable nm |
| | The bridge's stays are made of steel. |
| | Los cables del puente están hechos de acero. |
| stay n | (nautical: rope) (Náutica) | estay nm |
| | The mast of the sailing boat is supported by stays. |
| | El mástil del velero está soportado por los estáis. |
| stay⇒ vi | (sojourn) | quedarse⇒ v prnl |
| | | alojarse⇒ v prnl |
| | We're going to stay at a hotel. |
| | We're staying with friends for the weekend. |
| | Vamos a quedarnos en un hotel. // Nos vamos a quedar con unos amigos el fin de semana. |
| stay vi | (endure) | seguir⇒ vtr |
| | I'm happy and I want to stay that way. |
| | Soy feliz y quiero seguir así. |
| stay with [sth/sb] vi + prep | (keep up) | ir a la par de loc verb |
| | | seguir el ritmo de loc verb |
| | The driver stayed with the lead car. |
| | El conductor iba a la par del auto que llevaba la delantera. |
| stay [sth]⇒ vtr | (halt) | detener⇒ vtr |
| | | frenar⇒ vtr |
| | They managed to stay the disease with some rudimentary treatment. |
| | Consiguieron detener la enfermedad con un tratamiento rudimentario. |
| | Consiguieron frenar la enfermedad con un tratamiento rudimentario. |
| stay [sth] vtr | (postpone) | aplazar⇒ vtr |
| | | suspender⇒ vtr |
| | | posponer⇒ vtr |
| | | indultar⇒ vtr |
| | The governor stayed the execution of the criminal. |
| | El gobernador aplazó la ejecución del delincuente. |
| | El gobernador suspendió la ejecución del delincuente. |
| | El gobernador pospuso la ejecución del delincuente. |
| | El gobernador indultó la ejecución del delincuente. |
| stay [sth] vtr | (hold back) | apaciguar⇒ vtr |
| | | contener⇒ vtr |
| | This bread will stay your hunger for a while. |
| | Este pan apaciguará tu hambre por un rato. |
| | Este pan te contendrá el hambre durante un rato. |
Compound Forms:
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keep abreast of [sth],
stay abreast of [sth] v expr | figurative (stay informed, updated) | mantenerse actualizado loc verb |
| | They read three newspapers daily to keep abreast of the news. |
keep afloat,
stay afloat vi + adj | (not sink) | mantenerse a flote v prnl + loc adv |
| | | flotar⇒ vi |
| | Julia managed to keep afloat by clinging to a log. |
| | Julia pudo mantenerse a flote agarrándose de un tronco. |
keep afloat,
stay afloat vi + adj | figurative (stay in business) (figurado) | mantenerse a flote v prnl + loc adv |
| | Business owners are struggling to keep afloat. |
| | Los dueños de comercios luchan por mantenerse a flote. |
keep in contact,
stay in contact v expr | (stay in touch) | mantenerse en contacto loc verb |
| | | seguir en contacto loc verb |
| | My uncle and I stayed in contact after he moved to Australia. |
| | I'm sorry you have to leave but please keep in contact. |
| | Mi tío y yo nos mantuvimos en contacto después de que él se mudara a Australia. // Lamento que se tengan que ir, pero, por favor, manténganse en contacto. |
keep in contact with [sb],
stay in contact with [sb] v expr | (stay in touch with [sb]) | mantenerse en contacto con alguien loc verb + prep |
| | | seguir en contacto con alguien loc verb + prep |
| | New technologies make it easy to keep in contact with your customers. |
| | Gracias a las nuevas tecnologías, ahora es más fácil mantenerse en contacto con los clientes. |
keep in the loop,
stay in the loop v expr | figurative, informal (keep informed) | mantener informado loc verb |
keep mum,
stay mum vi + adj | informal (be silent) | guardar silencio loc verb |
| | | mantener en secreto loc verb |
| | Jack and Jill are keeping mum about their plans to marry. |
keep on task,
stay on task v expr | (stay focused) (AmL) | seguir enfocado loc verb |
| | | no distraerse loc verb |
| | (AmL) | mantenerse enfocado loc verb |
| | Keep on task everyone; we're nearly finished now! |
| | ¡Sigan enfocados, que ya casi terminamos! |
keep still,
stay still vi + adj | (not move) | quedarse quieto loc verb |
| | The mother told her son to keep still as she tried to cut his hair. |
| | La madre le dijo al chico que se quedara quieto mientras le cortaba el pelo. |
keep on the lookout,
stay on the lookout adj | (keep watch) (figurado, coloquial) | estar a la caza, mantenerse a la caza loc verb |
| | | estar vigilante, mantenerse vigilante loc verb |
| | | estar atento, mantenerse atento, estar alerta, mantenerse alerta loc verb |
| | (AR, coloquial) | estar a la pesca loc verb |
| | I'll keep on the lookout and let you know if I spot anything unusual. |
| | Estaré a la caza, y te avisaré si veo algo inusual. |
keep on the lookout for [sth/sb],
stay on the lookout for [sth/sb] v expr | (remain vigilant for) | estar atento a loc verb |
| | | estar alerta a loc verb |
| | Stay on the lookout for any suspicious activity in your neighborhood. |
| | Debes estar atento a cualquier actividad sospechosa en el vecindario. |
| overnight stay n | (in hospital or hotel) (AmL) | estadía de una noche loc nom f |
| | ¿Va a ser su estadía de una noche? |
| | | una noche de estancia loc nom f |
| | Haremos noche de estancia en París. |
| short-stay adj | (accommodation: for short period) | de corta estancia loc adj |
stay alert,
keep alert vi + adj | (remain vigilant) | mantenerse alerta loc verb |
| | | estar alerta loc verb |
| stay alive v expr | (remain living, not die) | seguir vivo vi + adj |
| | | seguir con vida vi + loc adj |
| | (formal) | permanecer vivo vi + adj |
| | | mantenerse vivo v prnl + adj |
| | | sobrevivir⇒ vi |
| | | seguir viviendo loc verb |
stay aloof from [sb/sth],
keep yourself aloof from [sb/sth] v expr | (not get involved) | mantenerse lejos de loc verb |
| | | no meterse con loc verb |
| stay at home v expr | (remain in house) | quedarse en casa loc verb |
| Note: hyphens used when term is an adj before a noun, or is used as a noun |
| | I stayed at home today because I was feeling ill. |
| | Hoy me quedé en casa porque estaba enferma. |
| stay-at-home adj | informal (doesn't work outside house) | ama de casa loc nom f |
| | She left her career to be a stay-at-home mom. |
| | Dejó su carrera para convertirse en madre ama de casa. |
| | | dueña de casa loc nom f |
| | Dejó su carrera para convertirse en madre dueña de casa. |
| stay-at-home n | US, informal (person: doesn't go out) | persona casera nf + adj |
| | She's a real stay-at-home. You can't get her to go anywhere. |
| | Es una persona muy casera. No hay forma de hacerle ir a ningún sitio. |
| stay awake vi + adj | (remain conscious, not fall asleep) | permanecer despierto loc verb |
| | | mantenerse despierto loc verb |
| | | quedarse despierto loc verb |
| | Mr. Smith's so boring that I find it hard to stay awake in his class. |
| | Drinking coffee helps me stay awake at work. |
| | El señor Smith es tan aburrido que resulta difícil permanecer despierto durante sus clases. |
| stay away vi + adv | (avoid [sth], [sb]) | mantenerse alejado v prnl + adj |
| | | alejarse⇒ v prnl |
| | | no acercarse loc verb |
| | Amy is really upset with you at the moment; I think you should just stay away for a while. |
| | Amy está muy enojada contigo: creo que es mejor que te mantengas alejado por un tiempo. |
| stay away from [sth/sb] v expr | (avoid, not go near) | alejarse de v prnl + prep |
| | | mantenerse alejado de, mantenerse lejos de loc verb |
| | Stay away from me! I've got measles. |
| | ¡Aléjate de mí, tengo sarampión! |
| | ¡Mantente alejado de mí, tengo sarampión! |
| stay away from [sth] v expr | figurative, informal (not indulge in) (figurado) | mantenerse alejado de, mantenerse lejos de loc verb |
| | I want to lose weight so I'm staying away from chocolate for a while. |
| | Quiero perder peso así que estoy manteniéndome alejado del chocolate por un tiempo. |
| stay clear of [sb/sth] v expr | (avoid) | alejarse de, apartarse de v prnl + prep |
| | | mantenerse alejado de, mantenerse apartado de loc verb |
| | | evitar⇒ vtr |
| | Stay clear of him, he's a bad influence! |
| stay clear of [sb/sth] v expr | (keep a distance away from) | mantenerse alejado de loc verb |
| | | permanecer lejos de loc verb |
| | | alejarse de v prnl + prep |
| | Stay clear of the fire line; only fire fighters are allowed past the yellow tape. |
| | Mantente alejado de la línea de fuego, sólo los bomberos pueden pasar la cinta amarilla. |
| stay current v expr | (stay informed of the latest happenings) | estar al día expr |
| stay faithful vi | (remain monogamous) | permanecer fiel vi + adj |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. A pesar del tiempo transcurrido Penélope siempre permaneció fiel, de Ulises no podemos decir lo mismo. |
| stay your hand v expr | literary (refrain from acting) | detenerse⇒ v prnl |
stay [sb]'s hand,
stay the hand of [sb] v expr | literary (stop from acting) | detener a vtr + prep |
| | The king could have ordered the thief's execution, but mercy stayed his hand. |
| stay in line v expr | (adhere to rules) | acatar las normas loc verb |
| | | cumplir con las normas loc verb |
| stay in school vi | (remain in education after 16) | completar la educación formal loc verb |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. No llegó a completar la educación formal secundaria, abandonó en segundo año. |
| stay in shape v expr | informal (keep fit) | mantenerse en forma loc verb |
| | Exercising will help you stay in shape. |
| | El ejercicio te ayudará a mantenerte en forma. |
| stay in touch v expr | informal (keep in contact) | mantener el contacto loc verb |
| | | seguir en contacto loc verb |
| | Bye. Don't forget to stay in touch. |
| | Although it's ten years since they worked together, the two colleagues have stayed in touch. |
| | Chau, ¡no te olvides de mantener el contacto! |
| stay in touch with [sb] v expr | informal (keep in contact) | seguir en contacto con loc verb |
| | | estar en contacto con, mantenerse en contacto con loc verb |
| | I still stay in touch with my best friend from childhood. |
| | Todavía hoy, después de tantos años, sigo en contacto con mis amigos de la niñez. |
| stay of execution n | (law: suspension of court order) | suspensión de ejecución nf + loc adj |
| stay of execution n | (postponement of death penalty) | aplazamiento de ejecución nm + loc adj |
| stay on course v expr | (keep going in the right direction) | seguir en camino loc verb |
| stay on course v expr | figurative (not go awry) (figurado) | no desviarse loc verb |
| stay out late v expr | (get home late at night) | trasnochar⇒ vi |
| | | volver tarde loc verb |
| | If you're planning to stay out late tonight, don't forget your key! |
| | Si planeas trasnochar, ¡no olvides tus llaves! |
stay out of the way of [sb],
stay out of [sb]'s way v expr | informal (avoid) (figurado) | no cruzarse con loc verb |
| | (figurado) | quitarse del camino de loc verb |
| | | evitar a vtr + prep |
| | You should stay out of the way of our boss today - he's in a bad mood. |
| | No debes cruzarte con tu jefe hoy; está de mal humor. |
| stay positive vi | (keep an optimistic outlook) | ser optimista loc verb |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Trato siempre de ser optimista, incluso en situaciones complicadas. |
| stay put vi | informal (remain in same place) | quedarse [ahí, allí, aquí...] v prnl + adv |
| | | no moverse loc verb |
| | Stay put, don't move - I'll be right back. |
| | Quédate ahí y no te muevas. Vuelvo en un minuto. |
| stay safe v expr | (imperative: be careful) (tú) | ten cuidado loc interj |
| | (vos) | tené cuidado loc interj |
| | (usted) | tenga cuidado loc interj |
| | It's dangerous out there. Stay safe! |
| stay safe v expr | (avoid danger) | tener cuidado loc verb |
| | | cuidarse⇒ v prnl |
| | | ser prudente loc verb |
| | Stay safe when swimming, and never dive into unknown waters. |
| | Ten cuidado cuando nades, nunca te sumerjas en aguas desconocidas. |
| stay slim vi + adj | (not gain weight) | mantenerse delgado loc veb |
| | | conservar la línea expr |
| stay still vi | (remain motionless) | quedarse quieto loc verb |
| | | no moverse loc verb |
| stay the course v expr | figurative, informal (pursue [sth] to the end) (AR, figurado, coloquial) | no aflojar hasta conseguirlo loc verb |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. No te preocupes, no voy a aflojar hasta conseguirlo. |
| | (AR, figurado, coloquial) | seguirla a muerte loc verb |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. No te preocupes, voy a seguirla a muerte. |
| stay the same vi | (not change) | quedar igual loc verb |
| | | seguir tal cual loc verb |
| stay tuned v expr | figurative, informal (continue to pay attention) | mantener la atención loc verb |
| | The president's speech was so rambling it was really hard to stay tuned. |
| | El discurso del presidente era tan incoherente que era difícil mantener la atención. |
| stay tuned v expr | (radio, TV: keep listening, watching) | quedarse⇒ v prnl |
| | | no irse loc verb |
| | | mantenerse en sintonía, seguir en sintonía loc verb |
| | We'll be right back after this commercial break, so stay tuned! |
| | Volveremos después de estos comerciales; ¡quédense! |
| | Volveremos después de estos comerciales; ¡no se vayan! |
| stay tuned for [sth] v expr | (radio, TV: keep listening, watching for) | quedarse para algo v prnl + prep |
| | | no perderse algo loc verb |
| | Stay tuned for these important announcements. |
| | Quédense para estos importantes anuncios. |
| | No se pierdan estos importantes anuncios. |
| stay up late vi | (not go to bed as early as usual) | quedarse levantado hasta tarde, quedarse despierto hasta tarde loc verb |
| | | trasnochar⇒ vi |
| | He never allows his son to stay up late if he has school the following day. |
| | I stayed up late to watch the World Cup game. |
| | Nunca permite que su hijo se quede levantado hasta tarde cuando tiene que ir a la escuela al día siguiente. |
| | Trasnoché para ver el partido del mundial de fútbol. |
| stay-at-home order n | mainly US (government instruction: mass quarantine) | orden de quedarse en casa nf + loc adj |