Usage examples of "estão" in Portuguese with translation to English

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As garotas estão muito ocupadas. The girls are as busy as bees.
Nós dois sabemos que vocês dois estão mentindo. We two know that you two lie.
Os preços ainda estão subindo. Prices are still on the rise.
A energia solar parece oferecer mais esperança do que qualquer outra fonte de energia, principalmente porque as áreas que mais necessitam de água estão mais perto do equador e têm uma atmosfera relativamente clara. Solar energy seems to offer more hope than any other source of energy, particularly because those areas most in need of water lie rather close to the equator and have a relatively clear atmosphere.
As luzes não estão acesas. The lights aren't on.
Cupins estão destruindo as casas. Termites are destroying the houses.
Nem todos estudantes estão presentes. Not all those students are present.
As vacas estão na fazenda. The cows are on the farm.
Onde estão os teus pais? Where are your parents?
As lâmpadas não estão ligadas. The lights aren't on.
Minhas costas estão me matando. My back is killing me.
Vocês estão cansadas de viver? Are you tired of living?
Vocês não estão com sede? Aren't you thirsty?
Por que vocês estão dançando? Why are you dancing?
As pessoas estão confortáveis? Não. Are people comfortable? No.
Eles estão se divertindo muito. They are having a really good time.
Não sei onde eles estão. I don't know where they are.
Estes bens estão sob condição. Those goods are on approval.
As flores estão se abrindo. The flowers are opening.
Por que eles estão aqui? Why are they here?
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