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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 168 examples of the Spanish word for "is" being used:
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The dog is chewing a bone. El perro está masticando un hueso.
The patient is unconscious. La paciente está inconsciente.
Tom is absolutely calm. Tom está absolutamente tranquilo.
Are you sure you want to continue? ¿Está seguro de que quiere continuar?
That is strongly discouraged. Eso está fuertemente desanimado.
Tom is currently unemployed. Tom está actualmente desempleada.
The census is scheduled for next year. El censo está programado para el próximo año.
The old settlement is abandoned. El antiguo asentamiento está abandonado.
The people here are accustomed to the cold. La gente aquí está acostumbrada al frío.
The clothing is tailored to fit. La ropa está personalizada para que se ajuste.

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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 somewhere about.,
He is sure about his decision.,
Here is Michael with his guitar.,
Here’s the tricky part.,
He’s absent.,
He’s always busy.,
He’s home alone.,
He’s shaking his head.,
He’s smoking a pipe.,
He’s there.
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