tá
“tá” means “is / it's” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
is / it'sAlso: are
📝 In Action
¡Tá bien, no te preocupes!
A1It's fine, don't worry!
¿Dónde tá el perro?
A1Where is the dog?
Tá lloviendo muy fuerte afuera.
A2It's raining very hard outside.
Word Connections
Okay / Got itAlso: Enough / Stop
📝 In Action
—Nos vemos a las seis. —Tá, nos vemos.
B1—See you at six. —Okay, see you.
¡Tá! No quiero escuchar más mentiras.
B2Enough! I don't want to hear any more lies.
Tá, ya entendí lo que quieres decir.
B1Got it, I already understood what you're trying to say.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: tá
Question 1 of 3
If a friend says '¿Tá listo?', what are they asking?
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📚 Etymology
A clipped form (apheresis) of the Spanish word 'está', which comes from the Latin 'stare' (to stand). It reflects the natural tendency of spoken language to shorten frequently used words.
First recorded: Evidence of such contractions exists since early Spanish, but it became a recognized dialect feature in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tá' a real word?
Yes and no. It's not a formal dictionary word used in writing, but it is a real word in terms of how millions of people actually speak every day.
Why is there an accent on the 'á'?
The accent shows that the stress is on the 'a', maintaining the same sound as the original word 'está'.
Does it mean the same thing as 'es'?
No. Just like its parent word 'está', it is used for locations, moods, and temporary states, not for permanent characteristics.