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"is" in Spanish

está
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Notes

This is used for temporary states, feelings, locations, conditions, ongoing actions.

Summary

The Spanish translation for “is” is está.

Pronounced the same

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this está
be está

Examples of "is" in use

There are 247 examples of the Spanish word for "is" being used:
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the drowning person la persona que se está ahogando
Tom is working in Boston. Tom está trabajando en Boston.
Tom is still at his desk. Tom todavía está en su escritorio.
Where is the bus station? ¿Dónde está la estación de autobuses?
It isn’t clear whether she would agree. No está claro si ella estaría de acuerdo.
How is your dad? ¿Cómo está tu papá?
My bucket is full. Mi cubo está lleno.
He is eating. Está comiendo.
Is he drunk? ¿Está borracho?
My father is out. Mi padre está fuera.

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A candle is made of wax.,
An eagle is flying in the sky.,
An expert is speaking.,
An owl is on the roof.,
Are you sure you want to continue?,
Bread is made from flour.,
Breakfast is ready.,
drowning person,
electric driving is on the rise,
Every shirt is clean.,
Everything is ready.,
Flour is made from wheat.,
He is all alone abroad.,
He is angry.,
He is dishonoured.,
He is eating.,
He is in the car.,
He is overconfident.,
He is somewhere about.,
He is sure about his decision.
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