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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 127 examples of the Spanish word for "is" being used:
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Are you sure you want to continue? ¿Está seguro de que quiere continuar?
The people here are accustomed to the cold. La gente aquí está acostumbrada al frío.
The census is scheduled for next year. El censo está programado para el próximo año.
The old settlement is abandoned. El antiguo asentamiento está abandonado.
She’s waiting for the handsome, blond prince. Ella está esperando al apuesto príncipe rubio.
The clothing is tailored to fit. La ropa está personalizada para que se ajuste.
The situation is getting trickier. La situación se está volviendo más complicada.
Tom is throwing a party next Saturday. Tom está organizando una fiesta el próximo sábado.
Where is it? ¿Dónde está?
Is he drunk? ¿Está borracho?

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"is (3rd person singular)" Practice (30)
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Breakfast is ready.,
He is dishonoured.,
He is eating.,
He’s absent.,
How is your dad?,
I know where he is.,
is there,
It’s snowing.,
My brain is full.,
My bucket is full.,
My cat is happy.,
My father is bald.,
My home is here.,
My neighbor is crazy.,
Our house is here.,
She is expecting a child.,
The chore is finally done.,
The horse is jumping.,
The man is married.,
The moon is shining.
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