Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
estatal
state
state
state
+
-al
adjective suffix
Estatal means state (as an adjective) and can be thought of as state0 + -al1 (adjective suffix1).
adjective
  1. state
    Relating to or belonging to the state or government
    La universidad estatal ofrece becas a estudiantes de bajos recursos. // The state university offers scholarships to low-income students.