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idiom
stand trial
comparecer ante el tribunal para responder a cargos criminales
Meaning
to appear in court to answer criminal charges
Example
He will **stand trial** for fraud next month.
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stand united against
oponerse colectivamente a algo como un grupo
Meaning
to collectively oppose something as one group
Example
Countries **stand united against** global terrorism.
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stand united for
actuar juntos en apoyo de una causa o problema
Meaning
to act together in support of a cause or issue
Example
Nations must **stand united for** peace and prosperity.
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stand up
ponerse de pie
Meaning
to rise to a standing position
Example
Everyone **stood up** when the teacher entered the room.
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stand up after
recuperar la confianza o fuerza después de fallar
Meaning
to regain confidence or strength after failing
Example
True leaders **stand up after** every fall.
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stand up after failure
recuperarse e intentar de nuevo después de fallar
Meaning
to recover and try again after failing
Example
Winners are those who **stand up after failure** and keep trying.
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stand up against
resistir o oponerse a la injusticia; defender principios
Meaning
to resist or oppose injustice; to defend principles
Example
People **stand up against** censorship to protect freedom of speech.
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stand up against injustice
resistir el trato injusto o la opresión
Meaning
to resist unfair treatment or oppression
Example
Citizens gathered to **stand up against injustice** in their country.
idiom
stand up and be counted
asumir responsabilidad mostrando tu apoyo u opinión abiertamente
Meaning
to take responsibility by showing your support or opinion openly
Example
It’s time for everyone to **stand up and be counted**.
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stand up for
defender o apoyar los derechos o opiniones de alguien
Meaning
to defend or support someone’s rights or opinions
Example
Parents should **stand up for** their children when they are treated unfairly.
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stand up for democracy
defender o apoyar los principios de la democracia
Meaning
to defend or support the principles of democracy
Example
Citizens gathered to **stand up for democracy** during the national protest.
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stand up for oneself
defender tus derechos o expresar tus opiniones con confianza
Meaning
to defend your rights or express your opinions confidently
Example
You should **stand up for yourself** when someone disrespects you.
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stand up for peace
defender o apoyar la idea de la paz en los conflictos
Meaning
to defend or support the idea of peace in conflicts
Example
She always **stands up for peace** during political debates.
idiom
stand up for something
apoyar o defender algo en lo que crees
Meaning
to support or defend something you believe in
Example
She always **stands up for what she believes in**, even when it's difficult.
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stand up for values
defender creencias o principios importantes incluso cuando es difícil
Meaning
to defend important beliefs or principles even when it's hard
Example
A respected leader always **stands up for values** under pressure.
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stand up for your values
defender lo que crees con confianza
Meaning
to defend what you believe in confidently
Example
True confidence means you **stand up for your values**, even when others disagree.
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stand up to
enfrentar a alguien o algo valientemente en defensa de alguien
Meaning
to confront someone or something bravely in defense of someone
Example
He **stood up to** the bully to protect his little brother.
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stand up under
soportar estrés o crítica sin derrumbarse
Meaning
to endure stress or criticism without breaking down
Example
She **stood up under** the criticism and stayed confident.
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stand up with
mostrar solidaridad o apoyo a alguien
Meaning
to show solidarity or support for someone
Example
We should **stand up with** colleagues who are treated unfairly.
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stand with
apoyar o mostrar solidaridad con alguien o un grupo
Meaning
to support or show solidarity with someone or a group
Example
Many countries **stand with** those affected by the global crisis.
idiom
Stand your ground
mantenerse firme en sus creencias o decisiones a pesar de la oposición
Meaning
to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions despite opposition
Example
Even though they disagreed, he decided to **stand his ground** and not back down.
idiom
star-crossed lovers
amantes cuya relación está destinada al fracaso o es desafortunada
Meaning
lovers whose relationship is doomed or unlucky
Example
Romeo and Juliet were **star-crossed lovers**.
idiom
Star-studded
Lleno de personas famosas o talentosas.
Meaning
Full of famous or talented people.
Example
The event was **star-studded** with celebrities from all fields.
idiom
starry-eyed
tener sueños o esperanzas ingenuos o poco realistas
Meaning
having naive or unrealistic dreams or hopes
Example
He was **starry-eyed** about becoming a famous singer.