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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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His hair is starting to turn grey. Su cabello está empezando a volverse gris.
The money is hidden under the bed. El dinero está escondido debajo de la cama.
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.
Tom is helping me with verb conjugation. Tom me está ayudando con la conjugación verbal.
The clothing is tailored to fit. La ropa está personalizada para que se ajuste.
My cat is always up to mischief. Mi gato siempre está a la altura de las travesuras.
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.

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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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