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How to Say ‘How has your health been?’ in Portuguese

Como tem andado de saúde?

koh-moo tayng ahn-DAH-doo duh sah-oo-deh

[koh-moo tayng ahn-DAH-doo duh sah-oo-deh]

💬 Usage Tip: Andar "to walk" is used for how someone has been lately, and de saúde means "health-wise". Swap the ending for Como tem andado de trabalho? "How's work been?"

Phrase Breakdown

Como tem andado

koh-moo tayng ahn-DAH-doo

How have you been

'Tem andado' means 'have been (getting on)'. 'Tem' has a nasal ending, like 'taym'. Stress falls on 'an-DA-do'.

Example

Como tem andado, Sr. Silva?

How have you been, Mr. Silva?

Words in this phrase

Como

[koh-moo]

How

Used to ask about someone's condition or feelings.

Example

Como estão seus pais?

How are your parents?

tem

[tayng]

you have

Form of 'ter' used with the polite 'você'/'o senhor', common when addressing strangers.

Example

Tem uns olhos lindos.

You have beautiful eyes.

andado

[ahn-DAH-doo]

been (doing)

Past participle of 'andar'; 'tem andado' means 'have you been'.

Example

Tem andado ocupado?

Have you been busy?

de saúde?

duh sah-oo-deh

health-wise?

Literally 'of health'. 'Saúde' has three syllables: sa-Ú-de. Stress the 'ú', and the final 'e' is almost silent.

Example

Está bem de saúde?

Are you in good health?

Words in this phrase

[duh]

A preposition meaning "of" or "for," depending on context.

Example

Falámos de carreira durante o intervalo.

We talked about career matters during the break.

saúde

[sah-oo-deh]

health

The state of being free from illness or injury.

Example

Andar é bom para a saúde e bem-estar geral.

Walking is good for health and overall well-being.

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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