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"It is" is a form of "it is", a phrase which is often translated as "es". "Is it?" is a phrase which is often translated as "Ah ¿sí?". Learn more about the difference between "Is it?" and "it is" below.
Is it?(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. Ah ¿sí?
There's no cash in here. The register is completely empty. - Is it? I told Omar to put money in.Aquí no hay dinero. La caja está totalmente vacía. - Ah, ¿sí? Le dije a Omar que pusiera dinero.
b. ¿En serio?
The bread is moldy. - Is it? I just bought it yesterday!El pan está mohoso. - ¿En serio? ¡Lo acabo de comprar ayer!
c. ¿De verdad?
Your apartment is so messy! - Is it? I actually just did some cleaning.¡Qué desordenado está tu apartamento! - ¿De verdad? De hecho acabo de ordenar un poco.
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it is(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. es
I like this coffee maker. It is easy to use.Me gusta esta cafetera. Es fácil de usar.
a. está
Don't touch the stove. It is hot!No toques el fogón. ¡Está caliente!
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