How to Say ‘We have been trying to be more active.’ in Portuguese
Nós também temos tentado ser mais ativos.
💬 Usage Tip: The verb 'tentar' indicates effort or intention.
Phrase Breakdown
Nós também
We also
Indicates inclusion in a statement.
Nós também queremos ir.
We also want to go.
temos tentado
have been trying
Indicates an ongoing effort.
Temos tentado melhorar.
We have been trying to improve.
ser mais ativos
to be more active
To increase physical activity.
Quero ser mais ativo este ano.
I want to be more active this year.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Nós
[noh-ooce]
we
Used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people considered together.
Nós temos uma rotina saudável agora.
We have a healthy routine now.
também
[tahm-BEHM]
also
In addition; too.
Nós também gostamos de yoga.
We also like yoga.
temos
[TEHM-ooce]
we have
Used to indicate possession or a certain experience.
Temos tentado novos métodos.
We have tried new methods.
tentado
[ten-TAH-doo]
tried
Make an effort to accomplish something.
Temos tentado melhorar na academia.
We have tried to improve at the gym.
ser
[SEHR]
to be
Exist; used to show something or someone is or was true.
Quero ser mais saudável.
I want to be healthier.
mais
[mah-ees]
more
A greater or additional amount or degree.
Ela quer ser mais ativa neste ano.
She wants to be more active this year.
ativos
[ah-TEE-voos]
active
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.
Manter-se ativo é essencial.
Staying active is essential.
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