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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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The chore is finally done. La tarea finalmente está hecha.
Tom is standing right behind me, isn’t he? Tom está parado justo detrás de mí, ¿no?
The patient is unconscious. La paciente está inconsciente.
The settlement is by the river. El asentamiento está junto al río.
Bread is made from flour, water and yeast. El pan está hecho de harina, agua y levadura.
Her anger is completely justified. Su ira está completamente justificada.
The car is painted red. El coche está pintado de rojo.
The people here are accustomed to the cold. La gente aquí está acostumbrada al frío.
He is all alone abroad. Él está solo en el extranjero.
She’s waiting for the handsome, blond prince. Ella está esperando al apuesto príncipe rubio.

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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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