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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’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.
The police are looking for the robber. La policía está buscando al ladrón.
Pardon me, is that seat taken? Disculpe, ¿está ocupado ese asiento?
She is still a bit groggy. Ella todavía está un poco aturdida.
The cow is drinking from the water trough. La vaca está bebiendo del canal de agua.
Tom is losing consciousness. Tom está perdiendo la conciencia.
Can you tell me where the station is? ¿Puedes decirme dónde está la estación?

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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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