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How to Say ‘I'm well’ in Portuguese

Estou bem

esh-TOH bang

[esh-TOH bang]

💬 Usage Tip: Use estou for how you are right now, like your mood or health. Sou is for lasting things, as in Sou inglês "I'm English".

Phrase Breakdown

Estou

[esh-TOH]

I am / I’m

1st-person singular of "estar" (to be, temporary/location). Used to say where you are.

Example

Estou perto do metro e estou a caminho da estação.

I’m near the subway and I’m on my way to the station.

bem

[bang]

well / fine

Means well or fine; commonly used to ask or say how someone is.

Example

Hoje sinto-me bem.

Today I feel well.

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