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Usages of stare
Metto il cuscino sul divano per stare più comodo mentre leggo.
I put the pillow on the sofa to be more comfortable while I read.
Io osservo i passanti mentre sto sulla panchina, ed è molto rilassante.
I watch people passing by while I’m on the bench, and it’s very relaxing.
Attento alle punture di zanzara quando stai in giardino la sera.
Be careful of mosquito bites when you’re in the garden at night.
Chiama tuo nonno e invitalo a cena, forse gli manca stare in compagnia.
Call your grandfather and invite him to dinner; maybe he misses being around people.
Indosso il pigiama appena torno a casa, perché mi piace stare comodo.
I put on my pajamas as soon as I get home, because I like to be comfortable.
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