Estou a
I am
Language note: Beginning phrase for ongoing actions.
Culture note: Shows a personal, engaged experience.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Estou
[esh-TOH]
I am
A form of 'to be' used with present participle verbs to form present continuous tense.
Estou a ouvir a música.
I am listening to the music.
a
[ah]
to
Used before a verb to show the infinitive form.
Estou a pensar no que fazer.
I am thinking about what to do.
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