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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 bread is in the oven. El pan está en el horno.
Where is the exit? ¿Dónde está la salida?
He is dishonoured. Está deshonrado.
He’s always busy. Él siempre está ocupado.
Is this seat free? ¿Este asiento está gratis?
Yanni is not pleased. Yanni no está contento.
Tom is very healthy. Tom está muy saludable.
The first round is on the house. La primera ronda está en la casa.
Yanni is interested. Yanni está interesado.
The chore is finally done. La tarea finalmente está hecha.

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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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