How to pronounce "está" in Portuguese
isˈta
es·TÁ
Primary stress: tá
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Estás a fazer uma tempestade num copo de água!"
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251,836 clipsThe Portuguese word “está” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as isˈta. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (es · tá), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (tá). Grammatically, “está” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 251,836 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “está” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Portuguese With Leo.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇵🇹 PTPortuguese With LeoClip #1 · @1:23
“copo de água” significa dramatizar, dar demasiada importância a um problema pequeno. Por exemplo: "Calma Miguel, ele só se atrasou 5 minutos. Estás a fazer uma tempestade num copo de água!" Esta expressão começou a ser utilizada em francês”
Definition & Meaning: “está”
- to be (indicates location in space)
- inflection of estar
- inflection of estar:
Example Sentences (3)
- “Onde estás?”
- “Está na hora de testarmos os nossos talentos no mundo real, você não acha?”
- “"Calma Miguel, ele só se atrasou 5 minutos. Estás a fazer uma tempestade num copo de água!"”
Pronounce: “está”
- Syllables:
- es · tá
- Primary stress:
- tá
- IPA:
- isˈta
- Hear it in context
- está
Frequently asked questions about está
How do you pronounce “está” in Portuguese?
“está” is pronounced ⁄isˈta⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “está” mean?
“está” means: to be (indicates location in space)