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"It's" is a form of "it's", a contraction which is often translated as "es". "It has been" is a form of "it has been", a phrase which is often translated as "ha sido". Learn more about the difference between "it's" and "it has been" below.
it's(
ihts
)
A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words made by omitting a sound or letter (e.g., don't).
contraction
a. es
What is this? - It's an eraser.¿Qué es esto? - Es un borrador.
a. está
Be careful with the pot. It's hot.Cuidado con la olla. Está caliente.
a. ha
It's never been done before.Nunca se ha hecho.
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it has been(
iht
 
hahz
 
bihn
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ha sido
It has been difficult, but eight months after the breakup, I'm starting to feel happy again.Ha sido difícil, pero ocho meses después de la separación, estoy comenzando a sentirme feliz de nuevo.
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