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"What is it" is a form of "what is it", a phrase which is often translated as "qué es". "What it is" is a phrase which is often translated as "lo que es". Learn more about the difference between "what it is" and "what is it" below.
what it is(
wuht
iht
ihz
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. lo que es
What's that in the horizon? - I don't know what it is. I can barely see it.¿Qué es aquello en el horizonte? - No sé lo que es. Apenas puedo verlo.
b. qué es
In this tutorial we'll talk about the modem. You'll learn what it is and how it works.En este tutorial hablaremos del módem. Aprenderás qué es y cómo funciona.
what is it
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I can tell that you're trying to hold back your tears. What is it, sweetheart?Me doy cuenta de que estás intentando contener las lágrimas. ¿Qué pasa, cariña?
You bought a new house? What is it like?¿Compraste una casa nueva? ¿Cómo es?
