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How to Say ‘Are you enjoying the night?’ in Portuguese

Estás a gostar da noite?

esh-TAHSH ah goosh-TAR dah NWOY-tuh

[esh-TAHSH ah goosh-TAR dah NWOY-tuh]

💬 Usage Tip: European Portuguese uses estar a + verb for actions in progress, so Estás a gostar...? is a very common Portugal pattern. Also, da is de + a: da noite.

Phrase Breakdown

Estás a gostar

esh-TAHSH ah goosh-TAR

Words in this phrase

Estás

[esh-TAHSH]

Are

Used to form present continuous.

Example

'Estás a gostar' da música?

'Are you enjoying' the music?

[ah]

Used with infinitive verbs.

Example

'A' ler um livro interessante.

'To' read an interesting book.

gostar

[goosh-TAR]

Finds agreeable or takes pleasure in.

Example

'Gostar' de viajar é comum.

'To like' traveling is common.

Da noite?

dah NWOY-tuh

Words in this phrase

[dah]

of the

Showing possession or relation.

Example

O charme 'da' festa é único.

The charm 'of the' party is unique.

noite

[NWOY-tuh]

night

The time from sunset to sunrise.

Example

A 'noite' pode ser mágica.

The 'night' can be magical.

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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