To express "are" as a verb:
* "Ser": This is the most common way to say "are" in Portuguese, similar to the English "to be". It's used in the present tense, so the conjugation changes depending on the subject.
* "Eu sou" - I am
* "Você é" - You are
* "Ele/Ela/Você é" - He/She/You is
* "Nós somos" - We are
* "Vocês são" - You (plural) are
* "Eles/Elas são" - They are
* "Estar": This verb also translates to "to be," but it's used to express temporary states or location, rather than permanent characteristics.
* "Eu estou" - I am (currently)
* "Você está" - You are (currently)
* "Ele/Ela/Você está" - He/She/You is (currently)
* "Nós estamos" - We are (currently)
* "Vocês estão" - You (plural) are (currently)
* "Eles/Elas estão" - They are (currently)
To express "are" as a question:
* "São?" - Are? (Plural, informal)
* "É?" - Is? (Singular, informal)
* "São eles?" - Are they? (Formal)
* "Você é?" - Are you? (Informal)
Examples:
* "Você é brasileiro?" - Are you Brazilian?
* "Eles estão na praia." - They are at the beach.
* "Nós somos amigos." - We are friends.
Choosing the right verb (ser or estar) depends on the context and the meaning you want to convey.