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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 255 examples of the Spanish word for "is" being used:
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drowning person persona que se está ahogando
Flour is made from wheat. La harina está hecha de trigo.
Is he working now? ¿Está trabajando ahora?
My hard drive is almost full. Mi disco duro está casi lleno.
Yanni is interested. Yanni está interesado.
It’s not raining. It’s snowing. No está lloviendo. Está nevando.
She is right after all. Ella está justo después de todo.
Tom’s house is by the sea. La casa de Tom está junto al mar.
the drowning person la persona que se está ahogando
Tom is working in Boston. Tom está trabajando en Boston.

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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, water and yeast.,
Bread is made from flour.,
Breakfast is ready.,
Can you tell me where the station is?,
drowning person,
electric driving is on the rise,
Every shirt is clean.,
Everything is ready.,
Flour is made from wheat.,
Germany is in the middle of Europe.,
He is all alone abroad.,
He is angry.,
He is dishonoured.,
He is eating.,
He is in the car.
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