How to Say ‘How have you been?’ in Portuguese
Como têm estado?
💬 Usage Tip: A complete phrase to inquire about someone's well-being politely.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This phrase reflects genuine interest, often used in family or close acquaintances.
Phrase Breakdown
Como
Têm estado?
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Como
[koh-moo]
How
Used to inquire about one's condition or health.
Como têm estado os seus pais?
How have your parents been?
têm
[tem]
Have
Used to express possession or experiences over time.
Vocês têm estado bem de saúde?
Have you been in good health?
estado
[ehs-ta-doh]
Been
Indicates the state or experience of someone over a period.
Eles têm estado muito ocupados.
They have been very busy.
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