A Ana está a
Ana is
Word-by-Word Breakdown
A
[ah]
The
A definite article used before feminine singular nouns.
A casa é grande.
The house is big.
Ana
[AH-nah]
Ana
A common female given name.
A Ana está aqui.
Ana is here.
está
[eh-SHTAH]
is
Used to describe the current state of a female subject.
Ana está animada.
Ana is excited.
a
[ah]
(in the process of)
Used as part of a continuous tense when indicating an activity.
Ana está a ler um livro.
Ana is reading a book.
Phrase Parts
A
The
Definite article for feminine singular nouns.
A casa.
The house.
Ana
Ana
A common Portuguese female given name.
Ana é minha amiga.
Ana is my friend.
está a
is going to
Describes an action expected to happen soon.
Está a chover.
It is going to rain.
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