How to pronounce "estão" in Portuguese
isˈtɐ̃w̃
es·TÃO
Primary stress: tão
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Se ao menos a gente pudesse ouvir o que estão dizendo!
Hear it in context: “estão”
The Portuguese word “estão” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as isˈtɐ̃w̃. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (es · tão), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (tão). Grammatically, “estão” functions as a verb. Hear native speakers say estão in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “estão”
- third-person plural present indicative of estar
Example Sentences (1)
- “Se ao menos a gente pudesse ouvir o que estão dizendo!”
Pronounce: “estão”
- Syllables:
- es · tão
- Primary stress:
- tão
- IPA:
- isˈtɐ̃w̃
- Hear it in context
- estão
Frequently asked questions about estão
How do you pronounce “estão” in Portuguese?
“estão” is pronounced ⁄isˈtɐ̃w̃⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “estão” mean?
“estão” means: third-person plural present indicative of estar