Stay Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈsteɪ/

STAY

UK

/stˈeɪ/

STAY

Definition

To continue to be in the same place or condition for a period of time. It can also mean to live temporarily somewhere or to keep a certain state or feeling.

Usage & Nuances

Common verb with many uses. Often used with prepositions like 'stay at', 'stay in', 'stay with'. Can refer to a short or long period. Informal English often shortens phrases with stay, e.g., 'stay safe'. Don't confuse with 'remain', which is more formal.

• Spanish: quedarse - permanecer
• Portuguese (BR): ficar - permanecer
• Portuguese (PT): ficar - permanecer
• Chinese (Simplified): 停留 - 保持
• Chinese (Traditional): 停留 - 保持
• Hindi: रहना
• Arabic: يبقى - يظل
• Bengali: থাকা - থাকানো
• Russian: остаться - оставаться - пребывать
• Japanese: いる - 滞在する
• Vietnamese: ở lại - lưu lại
• Korean: 머무르다 - 있다
• Turkish: kalmak
• Urdu: رہنا
• Indonesian: tinggal - menetap

Example Sentences

I will stay at my friend's house tonight.

basic

Please stay seated until the plane stops moving.

basic

I want to stay healthy by eating well and exercising.

basic

You should stay calm even when things get tough.

natural

Let's stay in tonight and watch a movie.

natural

I decided to stay with my parents over the weekend.

natural