How to Say ‘I'm seeing’ in Portuguese
Estou a ver
eesh-TOH ah vehr
[eesh-TOH ah vehr]
💬 Usage Tip: In Portugal, estar a + a verb means "-ing". On its own, Estou a ver also commonly means "I see" in the sense of "I understand".
Phrase Breakdown
Estou
[eesh-TOH]
I am
First-person singular of "estar," used for actions happening now.
Estou preparado para novas conversas profissionais.
I am prepared for new professional conversations.
a
[ah]
(progressive marker)
With 'estar' + infinitive, shows an action in progress.
Estou a comer.
I am eating.
ver
[vehr]
to see
An infinitive verb used to indicate perceiving with the eyes.
Vamos ver algumas fotografias suas.
We are going to see some of your photographs.
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