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"Está" is a form of "está", a phrase which is often translated as "he's". "Es correcto" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's correct". Learn more about the difference between "es correcto" and "está" below.
es correcto(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. it's correct
Yo diría que es correcto utilizar el subjuntivo en esa oración.I'd say it's correct to use the subjunctive in that clause.
b. is correct
El cálculo es correcto, pero hay una forma más rápida de hacerlo.The calculation is correct, but there's a quicker way of doing it.
a. he's proper
¿Cómo es Antonio? - Es correcto y atento.What is Antonio like? - He's proper and kind.
b. is proper
Nuestro jefe es muy correcto, nunca levanta la voz.Our boss is very proper. He never raises his voice.
3. (formal) (you're well-mannered; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you're proper
¿Qué opinión le merezco? - Yo creo que es correcto, pero hasta el punto de resultar frío.What is your opinion of me? - I think you're proper, but to the point of coming across as being cold.
está(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he's (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
¿Dónde está Joaquín? - Está en el baño.Where's Joaquin? - He's in the bathroom.
b. she's (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Mi mamá no está en casa. Está en el centro comercial.My mom is not home. She's at the mall.
c. it's
¿Dónde está la aspiradora? - Está en mi habitación.Where's the vacuum cleaner? - It's in my room.
a. he's (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Francisco no vino a clases porque está enfermo.Francisco didn't come to school because he's sick.
b. she's (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Conozco a esa mujer. Está casada con un amigo.I know that woman. She's married to a friend of mine.
c. it's
No puedes abrir la lavadora cuando está lavando.You can't open the washer when it's running.
d. is
Mi celular está roto. Tengo que llevarlo a arreglar.My cellphone is broken. I need to get it fixed.
3. (formal) (used to express location; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
4. (formal) (used to express a quality;second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
