estar contigo
/estaɾ kontiɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "to be with you" is translated into Spanish as estar contigo.
In this context, the verb estar is used because the phrase refers to a temporary presence or a state of being rather than a permanent characteristic.
What does it mean word for word?
The word contigo is a contraction of the preposition con (with) and the pronoun ti (you).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase estar contigo uses the informal pronoun contigo (with you), which is used when speaking to friends, family or peers.
How do you pronounce it?
/estaɾ kontiɡo/
Did you know?
- The verb estar is a bit of a grammatical rebel, as its past tense forms were actually borrowed from the verb haber (to have) rather than following its own original Latin pattern.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, using the informal contigo with an older person or a stranger might be seen as surprisingly blunt or even disrespectful.
- Because estar refers to a state or position, the phrase estar contigo can be used to express that you are emotionally supporting someone during a hard time, not just physically present.
Examples in context
- Me gusta estar contigo.I like to be with you.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for being in someone's company with estar contigo.Tatoeba #1121113 by Shishir, translation #892903 by kazenochikara
- ¡Qué bello estar contigo!It's so nice to be with you!This sentence is useful for expressing how nice it is to be in someone's company with estar contigo.Tatoeba #9177831 by eltacodemex, translation #12242604 by Miktsoanit
- Ya no quiero estar contigo.I don't want to be with you anymore.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to no longer be in someone's company with estar contigo.Tatoeba #6760713 by swyter, translation #5050589 by Hybrid
- Estaré junto a usted en la reunión de mañanaI will be with you at tomorrow's meeting
- Siempre estaré contigo en los buenos y malos momentosI will always be with you in good times and bad times
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Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are sitting in a park on a sunny afternoon.
- SofíaMe encanta estar contigo, Daniel.I love being with you, Daniel.
- DanielA mí también me gusta estar contigo, Sofía.I also like being with you, Sofía.
- Sofía¿Quieres estar conmigo siempre?Do you want to be with me always?
- DanielClaro que sí, mi amor.Of course, my love.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries contigo, estar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
