E como vão as crianças?
And how are the kids?
Context: Your in-laws shift the conversation to ask about your children.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
E
[ee]
And
Used to connect thoughts and ideas positively.
E você, como está?
And you, how are you?
como
[KOH-moo]
how
In what manner or way?
Como processaram a informação?
How did they process the information?
vão
[VAH-o]
go
To refer to the progression or the current condition.
Como vão os planos?
How are the plans going?
as
[ahsh]
the
Used to specify a noun that is known to both the speaker and listener.
As horas passam rapidamente.
The hours pass quickly.
crianças
[kree-AHN-sahsh]
children
A group of young people.
As crianças precisam de cuidados.
The children need care.
Phrase Parts
E como vão
As crianças?
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