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How to Say ‘We're already boarding.’ in Portuguese

Já estamos a embarcar.

ZHAH sh-TAH-moosh ah eem-bar-KAR

[ZHAH sh-TAH-moosh ah eem-bar-KAR]

Phrase Breakdown

Já estamos

ZHAH sh-TAH-moosh

We are already

'Já' means 'already'. In Portugal 'estamos' sounds like 'shtá-mush': the first 'e' almost disappears and the final 's' sounds like 'sh'.

Example

Já estamos no aeroporto.

We're already at the airport.

Words in this phrase

Já

[ZHAH]

already

Shows that something has happened by now, often adding playful suspense in flirting.

Example

Já percebi que esse sorriso vai dar problemas.

I can already tell that smile is going to cause trouble.

estamos

[sh-TAH-moosh]

we are

"Estamos" is the first person plural of "estar," used for states or situations.

Example

Estamos num evento para conhecer recrutadores.

We are at an event to meet recruiters.

a embarcar.

ah eem-bar-KAR

boarding

'Estar a' + infinitive is how European Portuguese says '-ing'. 'A embarcar' links smoothly into 'aim-bar-kar'.

Example

Estou a embarcar agora.

I'm boarding now.

Words in this phrase

[ah]

(links 'estar' to an ongoing action)

In European Portuguese, 'estar a' + infinitive expresses an action in progress, like English '-ing'.

Example

Estou a comer.

I am eating.

embarcar

[eem-bar-KAR]

to board

Verb meaning to get on a plane, ship or train.

Example

Os passageiros vão embarcar agora.

The passengers are going to board now.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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