está cocinando

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he's cooking (masculine)
¿Luis está limpiando la casa? - No, está cocinando.Is Luis cleaning the house? - No, he's cooking.
b. she's cooking (feminine)
¿Qué hace Inés en la cocina? - Está cocinando la cena.What's Ines doing in the kitchen? - She's cooking dinner.
c. is cooking
¿Qué hay para almorzar? - Tu padre está cocinando un plato que se ha inventado.What's for lunch? - Your father is cooking a dish that he's made up.
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A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. you're cooking
Si está cocinando ahora, ya volveré a llamarlo más tarde. - No, no importa. ¿En qué puedo ayudarle?If you're cooking now, I'll call back later. - No, it's fine. How can I help you?
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