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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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The police are looking for Tom. La policía está buscando a Tom.
Bread is made from flour. El pan está hecho de harina.
The building is on fire. El edificio está en llamas.
drowning person persona que se está ahogando
Is he working now? ¿Está trabajando ahora?
My hard drive is almost full. Mi disco duro está casi lleno.
Flour is made from wheat. La harina está hecha de trigo.
He is sure about his decision. Él está seguro de su decisión.
It’s not raining. It’s snowing. No está lloviendo. Está nevando.
Yanni is drinking green tea. Yanni está bebiendo té verde.

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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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