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How to Say ‘I'm well, thank you (said by a woman)’ in Portuguese

Estou bem, obrigada

esh-TOH bang oh-bree-GAH-dah

[esh-TOH bang oh-bree-GAH-dah]

Phrase Breakdown

Estou bem,

esh-TOH bang

I'm fine / I'm well

'Estou' comes from 'estar' (to be, for temporary states). In Portugal it sounds like 'shtoh'. 'Bem' has a nasal ending, close to 'bãy'.

Example

Estou bem, e tu?

I'm fine, and you?

Words in this phrase

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.

obrigada

[oh-bree-GAH-dah]

Thank you (female speaker)

Used to express gratitude, said by a female speaker. 'Obrigada' is for females, as it must agree with the speaker's gender.

Example

Ela disse 'Obrigada' ao motorista.

She said 'Thank you' to the driver.

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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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