to be desolate

The Spanish phrase 'estar desolado' translates to 'to be desolate' in English. 'Estar' is a verb in Spanish that broadly means 'to be'. It is used in various contexts, especially to describe conditional and temporary states. 'Desolado', on the other hand, is an adjective which means 'desolate'. It is derived from the verb 'desolar' which means 'to devastate' or 'to lay waste'. Hence, 'estar desolado' is an expression used to describe a state of being desolate or devastated, which could refer to a physical place, but most often refers to a state of feeling or emotion.