General "are":
* "é" (pronounced "eh") - used for singular subjects (he/she/it/this/that)
* "são" (pronounced "sow") - used for plural subjects (they/these/those)
Example:
* "Ela é bonita." (She is beautiful.)
* "Eles são altos." (They are tall.)
"Are you":
* "Você é?" (pronounced "voh-seh eh") - informal, used with friends and family
* "Você está?" (pronounced "voh-seh eh-stah") - more formal, can be used with anyone
Example:
* "Você é feliz?" (Are you happy?)
* "Você está bem?" (Are you okay?)
"Are they":
* "Eles são?" (pronounced "eh-lees sow") - informal
* "Eles estão?" (pronounced "eh-lees eh-stah") - more formal
Example:
* "Eles são brasileiros?" (Are they Brazilian?)
* "Eles estão felizes?" (Are they happy?)
Other variations:
* "Estar" (pronounced "eh-stahr") - used to describe a temporary state or condition
* "Ser" (pronounced "seh") - used to describe a permanent characteristic or state of being
Remember: Brazilian Portuguese has a different verb conjugation system than English, so the translation can be tricky. It's important to consider the context and the subject of the sentence when choosing the right word.