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How to Say ‘They are, thank God.’ in Portuguese

Estão, graças a Deus.

shTOWN GRAH-sahsh ah de-oos

[shTOWN GRAH-sahsh ah de-oos]

💬 Usage Tip: To answer yes, Portuguese usually repeats the verb rather than saying sim: Estão. "They are.", Vou. "I'm going."

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Graças a Deus is an everyday expression of relief in Portugal, especially among older relatives. It doesn't mark anyone as especially religious.

Phrase Breakdown

Estão,

shTOWN

They are,

Portuguese often answers 'yes' by repeating the verb. Say it with a nasal '-ão' ending: 'shTÃW'.

Example

Estão, sim.

Yes, they are.

Words in this phrase

Estão

[shTOWN]

they are

Plural of 'estar'; Portuguese often answers yes by repeating the verb.

Example

Estão todos bem.

They are all well.

graças a Deus.

GRAH-sahsh ah de-oos

thank God

A very common expression of relief. 'Deus' sounds like 'DEH-ush'.

Example

Correu bem, graças a Deus.

It went well, thank God.

Words in this phrase

graças

[GRAH-sahsh]

thanks

Used in 'graças a', meaning 'thanks to'.

Example

Graças a ti, cheguei a tempo.

Thanks to you, I arrived on time.

[ah]

In European Portuguese, this particle is used with an infinitive to show an ongoing action.

Example

Estou a aprender novas estratégias de networking.

I am learning new networking strategies.

Deus

[de-oos]

God

The creator and ruler of the universe in monotheistic religions.

Example

Ela reza a Deus todos os dias.

She prays to God every day.

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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