A2Lesson 1: Present Continuous & Gerund
The present continuous in Brazilian Portuguese combines the verb estar (to be) with gerunds to express actions happening right now or temporary situations, used much more frequently than in European Portuguese or Spanish.
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| Pronoun | Formal | Informal | Example with Gerund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eu | estou | tô | Estou/Tô estudando |
| Você/Ele/Ela | está | tá | Está/Tá dormindo |
| Nós | estamos | tamos | Estamos/Tamos comendo |
| Vocês/Eles/Elas | estão | tão | Estão/Tão chegando |
Step 1: Conjugate ESTAR
Step 2: Add gerund (no changes needed)
