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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 168 examples of the Spanish word for "is" being used:
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Is he working now? ¿Está trabajando ahora?
He is sure about his decision. Él está seguro de su decisión.
The student is ready. El estudiante está listo.
the drowning person la persona que se está ahogando
Where is the toilet? ¿Dónde está el baño?
He is eating. Está comiendo.
The field is green. El campo está verde.
is raining está lloviendo
Tom is drinking. Tom está bebiendo.
Where is the exit? ¿Dónde está la salida?

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An expert is speaking.,
Are you sure you want to continue?,
Breakfast is ready.,
drowning person,
Every shirt is clean.,
Everything is ready.,
He is angry.,
He is dishonoured.,
He is eating.,
He is overconfident.,
He is somewhere about.,
He is sure about his decision.,
Here is Michael with his guitar.,
Here’s the tricky part.,
He’s absent.,
He’s always busy.,
He’s home alone.,
He’s shaking his head.,
He’s smoking a pipe.,
He’s there.
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