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"Está comiendo" is a form of "está comiendo", a phrase which is often translated as "he's eating". "Está" is a form of "está", a phrase which is often translated as "he's". Learn more about the difference between "está comiendo" and "está" below.
está comiendo(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he's eating (masculine)
Ezequiel ha subido mucho de peso. Está comiendo muchísimo.Ezequiel has gained a lot of weight. He's eating a lot.
b. she's eating (feminine)
Esa chica me da lástima. Está comiendo sola.I feel sorry for that girl. She's eating alone.
2. (formal) (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 eating
No entré en la habitación porque sé que no le gusta que lo molesten cuando está comiendo.I didn't come into the room because I know you don't like to be disturbed when you're eating.
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).
