estar en cuarentena
being in quarantine
The Spanish phrase 'estar en cuarentena' translates to 'being in quarantine' in English. It is formed by the verb 'estar' which is used to describe temporary states, situations or conditions, and 'en cuarentena' which translates literally to 'in quarantine'. The phrase is typically used in the context of health and sickness, particularly in scenarios where individuals or groups must isolate themselves to prevent the spread of diseases.
Example sentences using: estar en cuarentena
Debido a la pandemia global, muchos debimos estar en cuarentena.
Due to the global pandemic, many of us had to be quarantined.
This sentence describes a common situation that happened during the pandemic, where people had to stay quarantined to prevent the spread of the virus.
No puedo salir de casa, tengo que estar en cuarentena.
I can't leave the house, I have to be quarantined.
This sentence expresses an obligation for the speaker to be in quarantine, probably due to being exposed to someone infected, therefore they can't leave the house.
Si tienes síntomas de la gripe, lo mejor será estar en cuarentena.
If you have flu symptoms, the best thing will be to be quarantined.
This sentence gives a recommendation for anyone showing symptoms of being sick. The speaker suggests that the person should self-isolate or be quarantined as a precaution.