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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

See also

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is es
it is son
was fue
was era
to be ser
was estaba
to be estar
be está
are estamos
be (2nd person singular) sé

Examples of "is" in use

There are 215 examples of the Spanish word for "is" being used:
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The beauty is beyond description. La belleza está más allá de la descripción.
Tom is losing consciousness. Tom está perdiendo la conciencia.
The dog is chewing a bone. El perro está masticando un hueso.
Tom is absolutely calm. Tom está absolutamente tranquilo.
Are you sure you want to continue? ¿Está seguro de que quiere continuar?
Her tissue is healing quickly. Su tejido se está curando rápidamente.
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.

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A candle is made of wax.,
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.,
Her anger is completely justified.
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