How to Say ‘Is in football.’ in Portuguese
Está no futebol.
💬 Usage Tip: 'Futebol' is a beloved sport in Portugal.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Football is a common activity for kids, fostering conversation.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Está
[ess-TAH]
is
Third-person singular form of 'estar', used to indicate the current state or condition of a subject.
Ela está feliz hoje.
She is happy today.
no
[noo]
in the
Used to specify location or involvement.
Ele está no mercado.
He is in the market.
futebol
[foo-teh-BOHL]
soccer
A team sport played between two teams where the objective is to score goals by getting a ball into the opposing goal.
Ele joga futebol todos os sábados.
He plays soccer every Saturday.
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