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Portuguese · word

estão

are

/isˈtɐ̃w̃/auxiliary

Meanings

  • auxiliary · A1

    Used to indicate a temporary state, condition, or physical location of plural subjects.

    Eles estão muito felizes hoje.

  • auxiliary · A1

    Used with a gerund to express ongoing actions happening in the present.

    As crianças estão dormindo agora.

Appears in 2 scenarios

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