How to Say ‘I’m supporting England too.’ in Portuguese
Estou a apoiar a Inglaterra também.
esh-TOH uh ah-poy-AR uh een-gla-TEHR-ruh tahm-BAYNG
[esh-TOH uh ah-poy-AR uh een-gla-TEHR-ruh tahm-BAYNG]
💬 Usage Tip: Notice the country article: "a Inglaterra." Portuguese often keeps these articles where English does not.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: It's common to support Portugal first and also have a second team you like in the tournament.
Phrase Breakdown
Estou a apoiar
esh-TOH uh ah-poy-AR
I am supporting / rooting for
Main verb phrase used to say who you support.
Estou a apoiar a equipa nacional.
I’m supporting the national team.
Words in this phrase
Estou
[esh-TOH]
I am
From the verb 'estar'; here it means 'I am' in the first person singular.
Em 'Estou a apoiar a Inglaterra também.', a pessoa fala sobre a sua escolha.
In 'I am supporting England too.', the speaker talks about their choice.
a
[uh]
the
A feminine singular definite article used before 'Inglaterra'.
Em 'Estou a apoiar a Inglaterra também.', o artigo 'a' vem antes do país.
In 'I am supporting England too.', the article 'a' comes before the country.
apoiar
[ah-poy-AR]
supporting
The infinitive verb 'apoiar', meaning to support a team, side, or idea.
Durante o torneio, digo 'Estou a apoiar a Inglaterra também.'
During the tournament, I say 'I am supporting England too.'
a Inglaterra
uh een-gla-TEHR-ruh
England
The team or country being supported.
Estou a apoiar a Inglaterra.
I’m supporting England.
Words in this phrase
a
[uh]
the
A feminine singular definite article used before 'Inglaterra'.
Em 'Estou a apoiar a Inglaterra também.', o artigo 'a' vem antes do país.
In 'I am supporting England too.', the article 'a' comes before the country.
Inglaterra
[een-gla-TEHR-ruh]
England
The Portuguese word for England, the country.
Em 'Estou a apoiar a Inglaterra também.', 'Inglaterra' é a equipa escolhida.
In 'I am supporting England too.', 'England' is the chosen team.
também
[tahm-BAYNG]
too
An adverb meaning 'also' or 'too', showing addition or agreement.
Se tu gostas dessa equipa, eu digo 'Estou a apoiar a Inglaterra também.'
If you like that team, I say 'I am supporting England too.'
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