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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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Where’s the mirror? ¿Dónde está el espejo?
Every shirt is clean. Cada camisa está limpia.
John’s hand is clean. La mano de Juan está limpia.
The towel is in the bathroom. La toalla está en el baño.
Here’s the tricky part. Aquí está la parte difícil.
My friend is not married yet. Mi amigo aún no está casado.
The frame is made of wood. El marco está hecho de madera.
I wonder whether Tom is alive. Me pregunto si Tom está vivo.
the storage is full el almacenamiento está lleno
is snowing está nevando

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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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