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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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It’s snowing. Está nevando.
Yanni is outside. Yanni está afuera.
is raining está lloviendo
An owl is on the roof. Un búho está en el techo.
Tom is drinking. Tom está bebiendo.
Tom’s drowning. Tom está ahogando.
It’s not raining. No está lloviendo.
My child is ill. Mi hijo está enfermo.
That house isn’t for sale. Esa casa no está en venta.
A candle is made of wax. Una vela está hecha de cera.

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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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