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How to Say ‘I'm not in a hurry.’ in Portuguese

Não estou com pressa.

NOWN eesh-TOH kohng PRESH-sah

[NOWN eesh-TOH kohng PRESH-sah]

💬 Usage Tip: Portuguese says you are "with hurry": estar com pressa. The same shape covers other states, like estar com fome "to be hungry" and estar com frio "to be cold".

Phrase Breakdown

Não estou

NOWN eesh-TOH

I'm not

'Estou' is used for temporary states. In Portugal it often sounds like 'shtoh'.

Example

Não estou cansado.

I'm not tired.

Words in this phrase

Não

[NOWN]

not

Used to negate the meaning of a word or group of words.

Example

Não quero comer agora.

I don't want to eat now.

estou

[eesh-TOH]

I am

First-person singular of "estar," used for actions happening now.

Example

Estou preparado para novas conversas profissionais.

I am prepared for new professional conversations.

com pressa.

kohng PRESH-sah

in a hurry.

'Estar com pressa' means to be in a hurry. The 'ss' is a sharp 's': PREH-sa.

Example

Estou com pressa hoje.

I'm in a hurry today.

Words in this phrase

com

[kohng]

with

Preposition used to connect an idea to a quality, person, or thing.

Example

Com experiência internacional, o candidato destaca-se mais.

With international experience, the candidate stands out more.

pressa

[PRESH-sah]

hurry

Used in the common expression "ter/estar com pressa," meaning to be in a rush.

Example

Se o filme começa em breve, estamos com "pressa".

If the film starts soon, we are in a "hurry."

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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