quo
word
Definition
'Quo' is usually used as part of the phrase 'status quo,' meaning the existing state of affairs or the current situation.
Usage & Nuances
'Quo' is almost never used by itself in English—always as part of 'status quo.' It comes from Latin. When used alone, it is often confusing or incorrect. Common phrase: 'maintain the status quo.'
Spanish: status quoPortuguese (BR): status quoPortuguese (PT): status quoChinese (Simplified): 现状 (status quo)Chinese (Traditional): 現狀 (status quo)Hindi: यथास्थिति (status quo)Arabic: الوضع الراهن (status quo)Bengali: স্থিতি ক্বো (status quo) - বর্তমান অবস্থাRussian: статус-квоJapanese: 現状（げんじょう）Vietnamese: nguyên trạng - hiện trạng (status quo)Korean: 현상 유지 (status quo)Turkish: statükoUrdu: موجودہ صورتحال (status quo)Indonesian: status quo - keadaan saat ini
Example Sentences
The government wants to keep the quo unchanged.
basic
Many leaders are afraid to upset the quo.
natural
It is hard to change the quo in society.
basic
People are comfortable with the quo.
basic
Challenging the quo can lead to big changes.
natural
She decided it was time to question the quo at work.
natural