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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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Where is the tourist office? ¿Dónde está la oficina de turismo?
An eagle is flying in the sky. Un águila está volando en el cielo.
It’s becoming more and more popular. Se está volviendo cada vez más popular.
She’s asking for the impossible. Ella está pidiendo lo imposible.
She’s overconfident, isn’t she? Ella está demasiado confiada, ¿no?
She is very eager to learn. Ella está muy ansiosa por aprender.
She’s shaking her head. Ella está sacudiendo la cabeza.
Pardon me, is that seat taken? Disculpe, ¿está ocupado ese asiento?
She is still a bit groggy. Ella todavía está un poco aturdida.
The beauty is beyond description. La belleza está más allá de la descripción.

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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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