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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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Tom isn’t there. Tom no está allí.
My coffee is cold. Mi café está frío.
She’s already over there. Ella ya está allí.
She’s not there. Ella no está allí.
Where is the restaurant? ¿Dónde está el restaurante?
Tom doesn’t know Mary is in Boston. Tom no sabe que Mary está en Boston.
Yanni is here with Skura. Yanni está aquí con Skura.
Your book is on the table. Tu libro está sobre la mesa.
The money’s on the table. El dinero está sobre la mesa.
Where’s her hat? ¿Dónde está su sombrero?

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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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