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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 247 examples of the Spanish word for "is" being used:
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Is he hitting you? ¿Te está golpeando?
The battery is dead. La pila está descargada.
The barn is in the countryside. El granero está en el campo.
The tapestry is old-fashioned. El tapiz está anticuado.
Tom is impassive. Tom está impasible.
Is supper included? ¿Está incluida la cena?
That book is sold out. Ese libro está agotado.
Where is the luxury hotel? ¿Dónde está el hotel de lujo?
Mary is hysterical. María está histérica.
The bathroom isn’t very clean. El baño no está muy limpio.

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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.,
Breakfast is ready.,
drowning person,
electric driving is on the rise,
Every shirt is clean.,
Everything is ready.,
Flour is made from wheat.,
He is all alone abroad.,
He is angry.,
He is dishonoured.,
He is eating.,
He is in the car.,
He is overconfident.,
He is somewhere about.,
He is sure about his decision.
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