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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 134 examples of the Spanish word for "is" being used:
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Is this seat free? ¿Este asiento está gratis?
Where’s her hat? ¿Dónde está su sombrero?
Who is behind it? ¿Quién está detrás de esto?
Is he working now? ¿Está trabajando ahora?
My friend is not married yet. Mi amigo aún no está casado.
Here is Miguel with his guitar. Aquí está Miguel con su guitarra.
How is your dad? ¿Cómo está tu papá?
The water’s cold. El agua está fría.
My bucket is full. Mi cubo está lleno.
John is dead. Juan está muerto.

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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 sure about his decision.,
Here is Miguel with his guitar.,
He’s absent.,
He’s always busy.,
He’s home alone.,
He’s smoking a pipe.,
He’s there.,
He’s well built.,
How is she?,
How is your dad?
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