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How to Say ‘And is it helping?’ in Portuguese

E está a ajudar?

ee eh-stah ah uh-zhoo-DAR

[ee eh-stah ah uh-zhoo-DAR]

💬 Usage Tip: In Portugal, "is ...-ing" is estar a plus the basic verb: está a ajudar, estou a comer. The ajudando form is what you'd hear in Brazil.

Phrase Breakdown

E está

ee eh-stah

And is it

'Está' means 'it is' (a temporary state). Blend the words into 'yish-TAH', with the stress at the end.

Example

E está bom?

And is it good?

Words in this phrase

[ee]

and

A simple connector joining two qualities or ideas.

Example

Procuro um ambiente aberto e humano.

I am looking for an open and human environment.

está

[eh-stah]

Used to describe the state or location of something or someone.

Example

O café está quente.

The coffee is hot.

a ajudar?

ah uh-zhoo-DAR

helping?

In Portugal, 'estar a' plus a verb means '-ing'. The two 'a's blend: 'a-zhoo-DAR'. Let your voice rise for the question.

Example

Estou a ajudar a minha mãe.

I'm helping my mother.

Words in this phrase

[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.

ajudar

[uh-zhoo-DAR]

to help

Infinitive verb meaning 'to help'.

Example

É bom ver vontade de ajudar durante a integração.

It is good to see willingness to help during onboarding.

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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