What does es in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word es in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use es in Spanish.

The word es in Spanish means E, being, person, be, be, be for, be, be, be, it's better than nothing, -age, email, email, email, e-mail, Official School of Languages, i.e., business tax, let us shake hands, R.I.P, RIP, labor and capital partnership, advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word es

E

(símbolo: Este) (abbreviation)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Los símbolos de los 4 puntos cardinales son: N, S, E y O.
The symbols of the 4 cardinal points are: N, S, E and W.

being

nombre masculino (cosa, ente)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Tu mascota es un ser vivo, no un juguete.
Your pet is a living being, not a toy.

person

nombre masculino (humano, persona, individuo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Es un ser despreciable, ha hecho cosas terribles.
He is a despicable person: he has done terrible things.

be

verbo intransitivo (tener una cualidad)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
El agua del lago es azul.
The water in the lake is blue.

be

verbo intransitivo (posesión)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Estos dos coches son míos.
These two cars are mine.

be for

verbo intransitivo (servir para algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La cama es para dormir.
The bed is for sleeping.

be

verbo intransitivo (efectuarse, suceder)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La fiesta será el sábado en mi casa.
The party will be on Saturday at my house.

be

verbo intransitivo (procedencia) (from)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Fernando Alonso es de Asturias.
Fernando Alonso is from Asturias.

be

verbo intransitivo (costar) (cost)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
¿A cómo son las naranjas?
How much are the oranges?

it's better than nothing

expresión (por lo menos)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
"¿Ganaste?" "No, pero me dieron un premio consuelo. Algo es algo".
"Did you win?" "No, but they gave me a consolation prize. It's better than nothing!"

-age

sufijo (sustantivo: acción y efecto)

(suffix: Added to end of word stem--for example, friendless = friend+less.)

email

nombre masculino (abreviatura, voz inglesa (correo electrónico: servicio)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El «e-mail» permite comunicarse de manera instantánea con cualquier persona.
Email makes it possible to communicate instantly with anyone.

email

nombre masculino (abreviatura, voz inglesa (correo electrónico: mensaje)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Mi hija me envió un «e-mail» con fotos de mi nieta.
My daughter send me an email with photos of my granddaughter.

email, e-mail

nombre masculino (correo electrónico)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
¿Prefieres que te envíe el documento por fax o por email?
Would you rather I sent you the document by fax or by email?

Official School of Languages

locución nominal femenina (centro educativo enseñanza idiomas) (Spanish language schools)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los exámenes de la Escuela Oficial de Idiomas me parecen muy completos.

i.e.

(abreviatura (introduce una aclaración) (abbreviation)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Las valoraciones negativas de colegas y superiores afectan la percepción que el trabajador tiene sobre sí mismo, i.e., su autoestima.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. She complimented the supervisor's tie in the hopes of earning some brownie points, i.e. favors or benefits.

business tax

locución nominal masculina (ES (gravamen local)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

let us shake hands

expresión (abreviatura; poco usual (que estrecha su mano)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

R.I.P, RIP

expresión (abreviatura (que en paz descanse) (abbreviation)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

labor and capital partnership

locución nominal femenina (AR (der: tipo de sociedad comercial) (US)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons

locución nominal femenina plural (pros y contras)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Para tomar una buena decisión evalúa las ventajas e inconvenientes.
To make a good decision, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages.

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