status
From Latin 'status', meaning 'a standing, position, state'.
NOUN
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[/ˈsteɪ.təs/en-US]
estatus
literal
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situación
neutral
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estado
neutral
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rango
neutral
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condición
neutral
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declaración de estado
untranslatable
(This phrase is longer and serves to explain the concept of status in certain contexts, as there is no direct single-word translation.)
Antonyms
inferiority
The relative position or standing of someone or something in a society, organization, or group, often implying social importance or rank. It can also refer to the current state or condition of something.
Irregular note only if irregular
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- Her high status within the company made her a key decision-maker. — Her important position in the company allowed her to make important decisions.
- We need an urgent update on the status of the construction project. — We require the latest information on the current state of the building work.
- The applicant's immigration status was approved after a long wait. — The applicant's official residency condition was granted after a lengthy delay.