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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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Let’s find out where Tom is. Averigamos dónde está Tom.
The vacancy is now closed. La vacante ahora está cerrada.
He’s acting out of spite. Él está actuando por despecho.
The police are waiting for you. La policía te está esperando.
When is the soil saturated? ¿Cuándo está saturado el suelo?
Tom says Mary is drunk. Tom dice que Mary está borracha.
What on earth is going on here? ¿Qué demonios está pasando aquí?
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.

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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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