Porque você está pegando fogo!
Because you are on fire!
Culture note: This phrase plays with the idea that someone looks so good they are 'hot', a concept understood similarly across cultures.
Context: Your friend continues, hinting that someone's presence is making the temperature rise.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Porque
[pohr-KEH]
Because
Introduces a reason or explanation.
Eu fiz isso porque você pediu.
I did it because you asked.
você
[vo-SEH]
you
Refers to the person or people being addressed.
Você está incrível hoje!
You look amazing today!
está
[eh-STAH]
are
Second person singular of 'to be'.
Você está aqui cedo.
You are here early.
pegando
[peh-GAHN-doo]
catching
In the act of igniting or being on fire.
Ele está pegando fogo com suas palavras.
He is on fire with his words.
fogo
[FOH-go]
fire
A state of combustion in which fuel or other material is ignited and combined with oxygen.
A madeira pegou fogo rapidamente.
The wood caught fire quickly.
Phrase Parts
Porque você está
Pegando fogo!
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