How to Say ‘We're boarding’ in Portuguese
Estamos a embarcar
sh-TAH-moosh ah eem-bar-KAR
[sh-TAH-moosh ah eem-bar-KAR]
💬 Usage Tip: In Portugal, you describe something happening right now with estar a plus the basic verb. Swap the verb: estamos a esperar "we're waiting".
Phrase Breakdown
Estamos
[sh-TAH-moosh]
we are
"Estamos" is the first person plural of "estar," used for states or situations.
Estamos num evento para conhecer recrutadores.
We are at an event to meet recruiters.
a
[ah]
(links 'estar' to an ongoing action)
In European Portuguese, 'estar a' + infinitive expresses an action in progress, like English '-ing'.
Estou a comer.
I am eating.
embarcar
[eem-bar-KAR]
to board
Verb meaning to get on a plane, ship or train.
Os passageiros vão embarcar agora.
The passengers are going to board now.
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