No. 382 in Portuguese
estamos
"Estamos" means "we are" in English.
In a sentence
Estamos felizes com o resultado.
We are happy with the result.
Here, 'estamos' functions as the first-person plural present indicative form of the verb 'estar,' indicating a current state of being.
Estamos estudando para o exame.
We are studying for the exam.
In this sentence, 'estamos' is part of the present progressive tense in Portuguese, combining with a gerund ('estudando') to denote an ongoing action.
Estamos no parque agora.
We are at the park now.
This usage of 'estamos' emphasizes a temporary location or circumstance in the present.
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