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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 134 examples of the Spanish word for "is" being used:
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The clothing is tailored to fit. La ropa está personalizada para que se ajuste.
The situation is getting trickier. La situación se está volviendo más complicada.
Tom is throwing a party next Saturday. Tom está organizando una fiesta el próximo sábado.
The government is considering higher import duties. El gobierno está considerando mayores aranceles de importación.

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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 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?,
How is your dad?
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