que está

that he's

that is

que está(keh ehs-tah)

phrase

1. (third person singular)

a. that he's

Manuel dice que está muy enojado contigo.

Manuel says that he's really mad at you.

b. that she's

Escuché que está muy feliz desde que se fue a vivir a Canadá.

I heard that she's very happy since she moved to Canada.

c. that it's

Mira ese gatito. Parece que está perdido.

Look at that kitty. It seems that it's lost.

2.

(formal)

(second person singular)

a. that you're

Me dijeron que está buscando al Sr. Gómez. Estará aquí en unos minutos.

I've been told that you're looking for Mr. Gomez. He'll be here in a couple of minutes.

3. (referring to an antecedent)

a. that is

¿Me pasas el vaso de leche que está sobre la mesa?

Can you pass me the glass of milk that is on the table?

b. who is (person)

La niña que está sentada junto a mi madre es Nadia, mi sobrina.

The girl who is sitting next to my mother is Nadia, my niece.

c. which is (thing)

Ayer visitamos el volcán que está cubierto de nieve.

Yesterday we visited the volcano which is covered with snow.