How to Say ‘Ana is learning piano.’ in Portuguese
A Ana está a aprender piano.
Phrase Breakdown
A Ana está a
Aprender piano.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
A
[ah]
The
This definite article specifies a particular feminine noun.
A aula começou.
The class started.
Ana
[AH-nah]
Ana
A female given name.
A Ana está ocupada.
Ana is busy.
está
[eh-SHTAH]
is
Used to describe the current action or state of a female subject.
Ana está cansada.
Ana is tired.
a
[ah]
(in the process of)
An auxiliary function to indicate that an action is ongoing.
Ana está a terminar o trabalho.
Ana is finishing the work.
aprender
[uh-prehn-DARE]
learning
The activity of gaining knowledge or skills.
Ela está a aprender francês.
She is learning French.
piano
[pee-AH-noo]
piano
A popular musical instrument with a keyboard.
Ele comprou um piano novo.
He bought a new piano.
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