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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 149 examples of the Spanish word for "is" being used:
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The chore is finally done. La tarea finalmente está hecha.
The refrigerator is open. El refrigerador está abierto.
She’s waiting for the handsome, blond prince. Ella está esperando al apuesto príncipe rubio.
something is right algo está bien
He’s absent. Está ausente.
She’s ready. Ella está lista.
My father is bald. Mi padre está calvo.
The bathroom is upstairs. El baño está arriba.
Tom is panting. Tom está jadeando.
He is dishonoured. Está deshonrado.

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An expert is speaking.,
Are you sure you want to continue?,
Breakfast is ready.,
drowning person,
Every shirt is clean.,
Everything is ready.,
He is angry.,
He is dishonoured.,
He is eating.,
He is overconfident.,
He is somewhere about.,
He is sure about his decision.,
Here is Miguel with his guitar.,
He’s absent.,
He’s always busy.,
He’s home alone.,
He’s smoking a pipe.,
He’s there.,
He’s well built.,
How is she?
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