How to Say ‘The whole family is nervous.’ in Portuguese
Toda a família está nervosa.
TOH-duh uh fuh-MEE-lee-uh esh-TAH nehr-VOH-zuh
[TOH-duh uh fuh-MEE-lee-uh esh-TAH nehr-VOH-zuh]
💬 Usage Tip: Good example of agreement: singular noun, singular verb. Very useful structure.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This sounds especially true during major tournaments, when the TV becomes the centre of the house.
Phrase Breakdown
Toda
[TOH-duh]
whole
Feminine singular form meaning whole or all.
Toda a família está nervosa com este empate.
The whole family is nervous about this draw.
a
[uh]
the
Feminine singular definite article meaning the.
Toda a família está nervosa desde o início.
The whole family has been nervous since the start.
família
[fuh-MEE-lee-uh]
family
Noun meaning family.
Toda a família está nervosa no sofá da sala.
The whole family is nervous on the living-room sofa.
está
[esh-TAH]
is
Form of estar meaning is, describing a temporary feeling or state.
Toda a família está nervosa antes do canto.
The whole family is nervous before the corner kick.
nervosa
[nehr-VOH-zuh]
nervous
Feminine singular adjective meaning nervous.
Toda a família está nervosa com a possibilidade de penáltis.
The whole family is nervous about the possibility of penalties.
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