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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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electric driving is on the rise la conducción eléctrica está en aumento
Where is the nearest train station? ¿Dónde está la estación de tren más cercana?
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.
The cut of his suit is perfectly fitted. El corte de su traje está perfectamente ajustado.
My cat is always up to mischief. Mi gato siempre está a la altura de las travesuras.
The government is trying to develop new industries. El gobierno está tratando de desarrollar nuevas industrias.

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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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