Stay for Meaning in English
expression
ˈsteɪ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
STAY-for, STAY-fer, STAY-fur
stˈeɪ/ /fˈɔː
STAY-faw
Definition
To remain at a place in order to participate in or experience an event, activity, or specific part of something.
Usage & Nuances
'Stay for' is typically followed by the event or part you are remaining for (e.g., 'stay for dinner'). It's informal and common in both spoken and written English. Don't confuse with 'stay with' (remain with someone) or 'stay at' (remain in a location generally).
Spanish: quedarse para - quedarse hastaPortuguese (BR): ficar para - permanecer paraPortuguese (PT): ficar para - permanecer paraChinese (Simplified): 留下参加 - 停留参加Chinese (Traditional): 留下參加 - 停留參加Hindi: रुकना (किसी विशेष चीज़ के लिए)Arabic: البقاء من أجل - البقاء لحضورBengali: থাকা (জন্য) - অপেক্ষা করা (কোনো কাজ/অনুষ্ঠানের জন্য)Russian: остаться на - задержаться наJapanese: ～に残る - ～までいるVietnamese: ở lại để (tham gia/trải nghiệm)Korean: ~에 머무르다 - ~까지 있다Turkish: -de kalmak - için beklemekUrdu: کسی چیز کے لیے رکناIndonesian: tinggal untuk - menetap untuk
Example Sentences
Will you stay for dinner tonight?
basic
I can't stay for the whole meeting.
basic
They stayed for the music after the ceremony.
basic
I'm tired, but I'll stay for dessert if you insist.
natural
She decided not to stay for the Q&A session.
natural
You should stay for the end—it’s the best part!
natural