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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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Tom is still at his desk. Tom todavía está en su escritorio.
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.
My father is out. Mi padre está fuera.
The bread is in the oven. El pan está en el horno.
The sun is up. El sol está arriba.
Where is the exit? ¿Dónde está la salida?
He’s always busy. Él siempre está ocupado.

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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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