How to Say ‘Is better’ in Portuguese
Está melhor
esh-TAH mely-YOR
[esh-TAH mely-YOR]
💬 Usage Tip: [Está melhor] is a very common way to say someone is improving, without repeating who you're talking about. You can swap in other states the same way: [está pior] or [está mais calma].
Phrase Breakdown
Está
[esh-TAH]
is
A form of the verb 'estar' meaning 'is' or 'are', often used for temporary states like health or mood.
Ela está cansada, mas agora Está melhor.
She is tired, but now she is better.
melhor
[mely-YOR]
better
Used to say someone feels better or has improved, especially in health.
Depois de descansar, ele está melhor.
After resting, he is better.
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