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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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My phone is on the table. Mi teléfono está sobre la mesa.
He is in the car. Él está en el auto.
He’s home alone. Él está solo en casa.
My cat is happy. Mi gato está feliz.
What is she doing? ¿Qué está haciendo ella?
He is angry. Él está enojado.
He is somewhere about. Él está en algún lugar.
Your seat is here. Tu asiento está aquí.
Tom is a little angry at Mary. Tom está un poco enojado con Mary.
Tom is shopping at the shopping centre. Tom está de compras en el centro comercial.

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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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