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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.

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is es
to be ser
to be estar

Examples of "is" in use

There are 77 examples of the Spanish word for "is" being used:
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The clothing is tailored to fit. La ropa está personalizada para que se ajuste.
Tom is throwing a party next Saturday. Tom está organizando una fiesta el próximo sábado.
Tom is drinking. Tom está bebiendo.
The battery is dead. La pila está descargada.
I think Tom is retired by now. Creo que Tom ya está retirado.
Tom is currently unemployed. Tom está actualmente desempleada.
The government is considering higher import duties. El gobierno está considerando mayores aranceles de importación.

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"is (3rd person singular)" Practice (30)
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Breakfast is ready.,
He is dishonored.,
He is eating.,
He’s absent.,
How is your dad?,
I know where he is.,
is there,
It’s snowing.,
My brain is full.,
My bucket is full.,
My cat is happy.,
My father is bald.,
My home is here.,
My neighbor is crazy.,
Our house is here.,
She is expecting a child.,
The chore is finally done.,
The horse is jumping.,
The man is married.,
The moon is shining.
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