Today, we are going to talk about the present tense of Estar in Portuguese.
We use the verb estar to express localization, continuous action, temperature or adjective. Take a look at the conjugation of estar in the simple presente.
Present tense of Estar in Portuguese
Sentences with the verb Estar
I am sick.
Você está feliz?
Are you happy?
No Rio, está muito calor agora. Preciso de uma água de coco.
In Rio, it’s very hot now. I need some coconut water.
We are very tired.
Vocês estão felizes?
Are you happy?
Os livros não estão na estante.
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The books are not on the shelf.
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Now, we learned more about the present tense of Estar in Portuguese. Shall we practice?
Now it’s your turn!
Complete the sentences with the correct conjugation of the verb Estar:
- Eu _________ em São Paulo.
- Ela não _________ em casa.
- A comida _________ boa, mas _________ um pouco fria.
- Elas _________ felizes.
- Nós _________ com fome.
- Hoje ele _________ de mau humor.
- Nossa! Hoje _________ muito frio.
- Minha esposa e eu _________ cansados por causa da festa.
- João e Maria _________ juntos há 15 anos.
- Alô, Diogo! Onde você _________ ?
Practice the verb estar locating objects in your house or office, talking about things that people are doing or giving characteristics to your friends.
See you in the next Dica with another Portuguese lesson!
Bye bye!
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