What is 'stay' when translated from English to Italian?

stare pronounced: 'star-ray' with a roll on the 'r' To stay is the verb "stare" or "to stay." Often, Italians ask, "Come stai?" meaning "How are you staying?" or just "How are you?" Someone looking to stay in a hotel might ask, "Posso stare al vostro hotel?" which translates, "Can I stay in your hotel?"