estado

1. condition, state

situation or condition

• La casa está en buen estado.The house is in good condition.
• No conozco su estado de salud.I don't know his state of health.

2. state, government

political organization of a territory

• El Estado protege a sus ciudadanos.The state protects its citizens.
• El Estado aprobó una nueva ley.The government approved a new law.

3. state

territorial division of some countries

• Vive en el estado de Texas.He lives in the state of Texas.
• Este estado tiene muchas playas.This state has many beaches.

4. status

administrative or personal situation

• ¿Cuál es tu estado civil?What is your marital status?
• Su estado laboral ha cambiado.His employment status has changed.

5. state

form in which a substance exists

• El agua está en estado líquido.Water is in a liquid state.
• El hielo está en estado sólido.Ice is in a solid state.