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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
would be estaría
to be estar
be está
are estamos
be (2nd person singular) sé

Examples of "is" in use

There are 233 examples of the Spanish word for "is" being used:
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I bet he’s bragging right now Apuesto a que está alardeando ahora mismo.
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.
The people here are accustomed to the cold. La gente aquí está acostumbrada al frío.
The clothing is tailored to fit. La ropa está personalizada para que se ajuste.
Her outrage is completely justified. Su indignación está completamente justificada.
Tom is throwing a party next Saturday. Tom está organizando una fiesta el próximo sábado.
The inventory management system is outdated. El sistema de gestión de inventario está desactualizado.
The government is considering higher import duties. El gobierno está considerando mayores aranceles de importación.
The bathroom isn’t very clean. El baño no está muy limpio.

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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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