How to Say ‘Seems to be clear’ in Portuguese
Parece estar livre
pah-REH-seh esh-TAR LEEV-ruh
[pah-REH-seh esh-TAR LEEV-ruh]
Phrase Breakdown
Parece
[pah-REH-seh]
seems
From the verb "parecer"; used to express how something appears or looks.
Parece que esta rua está menos movimentada.
It seems that this street is less busy.
estar
[esh-TAR]
to be
Infinitive of the verb "estar," often used for temporary states or conditions.
É melhor estar atento aos semáforos.
It is better to be attentive to the traffic lights.
livre
[LEEV-ruh]
free / clear
Here it means open, not busy, or without traffic blockage.
Esta avenida está livre a esta hora.
This avenue is clear at this time.
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