No. 289 in Portuguese
estou
"Estou" means "I am" in English.
In a sentence
Estou feliz com o resultado do exame.
I am happy with the exam result.
Indicates a state of being or emotion currently experienced.
Estou estudando para a prova de matemática.
I am studying for the math test.
Denotes the ongoing action of studying in the present continuous tense.
Estou a caminho do trabalho.
I am on my way to work.
Expresses a current situation or ongoing state of action.
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