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Essere

“To be” (referring to something that is; something in a more fixed state; can be used only with adjectives)


i.e. Identity, Profession, Nationality, Physical aspects, Emotions

Stare

“To be” (referring to something that happens; can be used with adverbs)


i.e. temporary states of being/emotion and some idiomatic expressions

Sono Michael

I’m Michael

Sono un musicista.

I’m a musician.

Sono americano.

I’m American.

Sono alta/basso.

I’m tall/short.

Sono felice.

I’m happy.

Sto bene.

I’m well.

Oggi sto a casa.

I’ll stay home today.

La maglietta non mi sta.

The t-shirt doesn’t fit me.

stare in piedi

“to stand”

stare sdraiato

“to lie down”

Stai zitto!

Be quiet!

Stai fermo!

Be still!

Stai attento!

Be careful!

Stare is also used with gerund verb forms in progressive tense.


Ex. Sto studiando italiano

“I’m studying Italian.”

Stavano correndo.

“They were running.”