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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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Is it in the cabinet? ¿Está en el gabinete?
She’s lost, isn’t she? Ella está perdida, ¿no?
Yanni is safe here. Yanni está a salvo aquí.
My brain is full. Mi cerebro está lleno.
He is on the edge of the abyss. Está al borde del abismo.
The vacancy is open. La vacante está abierta.
An expert is speaking. Un experto está hablando.
The horse is jumping. El caballo está saltando.
I think Tom is retired by now. Creo que Tom ya está retirado.
What’s bothering her? ¿Qué le está molestando?

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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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