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How do you say are in Brazilian language?

"Are" in Brazilian Portuguese can be translated in a few ways, depending on the context:

1. "Ser" (to be) - used for permanent states, descriptions, or characteristics.

* Formal: "É" (pronounced "eh")

* Informal: "É" (pronounced "eh")

* Plural: "São" (pronounced "sow")

Example:

* Formal: Ela é brasileira. (She is Brazilian.)

* Informal: Você é muito simpático. (You are very nice.)

* Plural: Eles são meus amigos. (They are my friends.)

2. "Estar" (to be) - used for temporary states, locations, or conditions.

* Formal: "Está" (pronounced "eh-stah")

* Informal: "Está" (pronounced "eh-stah")

* Plural: "Estão" (pronounced "eh-stawn")

Example:

* Formal: Ele está feliz hoje. (He is happy today.)

* Informal: Você está onde? (Where are you?)

* Plural: Os livros estão na mesa. (The books are on the table.)

3. "Ter" (to have) - can sometimes translate to "are" when referring to possession.

* Formal: "Tem" (pronounced "tem")

* Informal: "Tem" (pronounced "tem")

* Plural: "Têm" (pronounced "tem")

Example:

* Formal: Ela tem dois filhos. (She has two children.)

* Informal: Você tem fome? (Are you hungry?)

* Plural: Eles têm muitos amigos. (They have many friends.)

Remember:

* "Ser" is used for fixed characteristics.

* "Estar" is used for temporary conditions.

* "Ter" is used for possession.

The specific translation will depend on the context of the sentence.

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