How to Say ‘I am supporting’ in Portuguese
Estou a apoiar
esh-TOH uh ah-poh-YAR
[esh-TOH uh ah-poh-YAR]
💬 Usage Tip: This is the European Portuguese continuous form: "I am supporting."
🇵🇹 In Portugal: In football talk, this phrase lets you join the conversation quickly, even with basic Portuguese.
Phrase Breakdown
Estou
[esh-TOH]
I am
First person singular of estar, used for a temporary state or ongoing action.
Estou pronto para o início do torneio.
I am ready for the start of the tournament.
a
[uh]
to
In this structure, a links estar with an infinitive to show an ongoing action.
Estou a pensar na final do Mundial.
I am thinking about the World Cup final.
apoiar
[ah-poh-YAR]
supporting
From apoiar, meaning to support, cheer for, or back someone or something.
Estou a apoiar a minha seleção favorita.
I am supporting my favourite national team.
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