Verb Usage
The verb stand is an irregular verb in English. It primarily means to be in an upright position on one’s feet. The past tense and past participle form of stand is stood. It is used to describe both literal standing and metaphorical states, such as standing firm on an opinion.
Conjugations
| English Pronoun | English Conjugation | Spanish Conjugation | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | stand / stood | yo estoy / estuve de pie | I stand by the door. | Yo estoy de pie junto a la puerta. |
| You | stand / stood | tú estás / estuviste de pie | You stood for the national anthem. | Tú estuviste de pie para el himno nacional. |
| He / She / It | stands / stood | él / ella está / estuvo de pie | She stands in the front row. | Ella está en la primera fila. |
| We | stand / stood | nosotros estamos / estuvimos de pie | We stood under the tree. | Nosotros estuvimos bajo el árbol. |
| They | stand / stood | ellos están / estuvieron de pie | They stood silently. | Ellos estuvieron en silencio. |
Examples in Context
- Present: "Please stand up when the teacher enters the room."
- Past: "He stood by his values even when it was difficult."
- Metaphorical: "Together, we stand against injustice."
Related Topics
To better understand stand, review irregular verbs in general and their correct conjugation patterns in English. Also, explore expressions and idioms related to standing, as these often extend the verb’s usage beyond physical posture.
