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How to Say ‘You're already looking’ in Portuguese

Já estás a olhar

zhah esh-TASH uh oh-LYAR

[zhah esh-TASH uh oh-LYAR]

💬 Usage Tip: In Portugal, "-ing" is estar a plus the basic verb: estou a comer "I'm eating". The Brazilian olhando style sounds foreign here.

Phrase Breakdown

Já estás

zhah esh-TASH

You're already

'Já' means already. Say it as 'já chtách'.

Example

Já estás pronta?

Are you ready already?

Words in this phrase

Já

[zhah]

already

Indicates something happening sooner than expected or anticipated.

Example

Eu já terminei o jantar.

I already finished dinner.

estás

[esh-TASH]

you are

Second person singular of estar, used for a temporary state or ongoing action.

Example

Tu estás muito confiante para o Mundial?

Are you very confident for the World Cup?

a olhar

uh oh-LYAR

looking

European Portuguese uses 'estar a' + an infinitive for '-ing'. 'Olhar' sounds like 'ulhár'.

Example

Estou a olhar o mar.

I'm looking at the sea.

Words in this phrase

[uh]

(progressive marker)

Used in 'estar a + infinitive' to express an ongoing action, like '-ing'.

Example

Estou a beber.

I'm drinking.

olhar

[oh-LYAR]

to look

Infinitive verb 'to look'; with 'para' means 'look at'.

Example

Gosto de olhar para o mar.

I like looking at the sea.

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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