How to Say ‘He/She is’ in Italian
Mi sta
mee stah
[mee stah]
💬 Usage Tip: In phrases like mi sta portando, stare + another verb in -ando/-endo means "be doing": sta portando = "is taking." Swap in another verb the same way: sta aspettando = "is waiting."
Phrase Breakdown
Mi
[mee]
Me
Refers to the person speaking; used as a direct or indirect object.
Mi sta aspettando.
He/She is waiting for me.
sta
[stah]
Is
Third person singular of 'stare', used here as part of a present continuous form.
Mi sta guardando.
He/She is looking at me.
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