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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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Where is the nearest shop? ¿Dónde está la tienda más cercana?
My father is a bit old-fashioned. Mi padre está un poco anticuado.
That is really too tight. Eso está realmente muy apretado.
The stall at the market is busy. El puesto en el mercado está ocupado.
Germany is in the middle of Europe. Alemania está en el medio de Europa.
The beauty is beyond description. La belleza está más allá de la descripción.
The refrigerator is open. El refrigerador está abierto.
My sister is playing with a doll. Mi hermana está jugando con una muñeca.
Are you sure you want to continue? ¿Está seguro de que quiere continuar?
Tom is tired because he works a lot. Tom está cansado porque trabaja mucho.

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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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