Como têm passado?
How have you been?
Language note: A phrase suited for checking in over time with multiple people.
Culture note: Expressing genuine interest in someone’s well-being over time is valued.
Context: You want to catch up and know how they have been since your last visit.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Como
[koh-moo]
How
Used to ask in what manner something is done.
Como têm passado os dias?
How have the days been?
têm
[tem]
have
Used to form the perfect aspect.
Eles têm viajado bastante.
They have traveled a lot.
passado
[pah-sah-doh]
been
Past participle of the verb 'be'.
Como têm passado desde a última visita?
How have you been since the last visit?
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