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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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She is busy in the utility room. Ella está ocupada en el cuarto de servicio.
Her clothing style is becoming more unusual. Su estilo de ropa se está volviendo más inusual.
Tom is healthy, isn’t he? Tom está sano ¿no?
She’s ready. Ella está lista.
My father is bald. Mi padre está calvo.
He’s smoking a pipe. Está fumando una pipa.
Is the shirt dry yet? ¿La camisa ya está seca?
The bathroom is upstairs. El baño está arriba.
The city is dirty. La ciudad está sucia.
Tom is panting. Tom está jadeando.

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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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