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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 255 examples of the Spanish word for "is" being used:
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Yanni is outside. Yanni está afuera.
is raining está lloviendo
An owl is on the roof. Un búho está en el techo.
Tom’s drowning. Tom está ahogando.
He is dishonoured. Está deshonrado.
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.
The building is on fire. El edificio está en llamas.

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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, water and yeast.,
Bread is made from flour.,
Breakfast is ready.,
Can you tell me where the station is?,
drowning person,
electric driving is on the rise,
Every shirt is clean.,
Everything is ready.,
Flour is made from wheat.,
Germany is in the middle of Europe.,
He is all alone abroad.,
He is angry.,
He is dishonoured.,
He is eating.,
He is in the car.
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