está en

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he's in (masculine)
Papá está cocinando. Está en la cocina.Dad is cooking. He's in the kitchen.
b. she's in (feminine)
Está en la cama porque no se siente bien.She's in bed because she doesn't feel well.
c. it's in
¿Tienes leche? - Sí, está en la nevera.Do you have any milk? - Yes, it's in the refrigerator.
d. is in
Tu moto está en el garaje.Your bike is in the garage.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(are inside; second person singular)
a. you're in
Sra. Castañeda, está en el hospital. ¿Recuerda lo que le ocurrió?Mrs. Castañeda, you're in the hospital. Can you remember what happened to you?
a. he's on (masculine)
¿Está Lucas? - No, está en la playa, pero volverá pronto.Is Lucas in? - No, he isn't. He's on the beach, but he'll be back soon.
b. she's on (feminine)
Está en el suelo haciendo posturas de yoga.She's on the floor doing yoga poses.
c. it's on
¿Dónde está la sal? - Ya está en la mesa.Where's the salt? - It's already on the table.
d. is on
Estoy leyendo el libro que está en mi velador.I'm reading the book that is on my bedside table.
4.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(are on the surface of; second person singular)
a. you're on
Está usted en el Monte Rushmore.You're on Mount Rushmore.
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