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How do you say are in the Portuguese language?

The word "are" in Portuguese depends on the context and what you're trying to express. Here are a few options:

For "to be" in the present tense:

* Singular:

* You: *Você é*

* He/She/It: *Ele/Ela/Isto é*

* Formal "you": *O senhor/a senhora é*

* Plural:

* You (plural): *Vocês são*

* They: *Eles/Elas são*

* Formal "you" (plural): *Os senhores/as senhoras são*

For "are" as a question:

* Singular: *Você está?*

* Plural: *Vocês estão?*

For "are" meaning "to be located":

* Singular: *Está*

* Plural: *Estão*

Examples:

* You are beautiful: *Você é bonita/bonito.*

* They are students: *Eles/Elas são estudantes.*

* Are you happy?: *Você está feliz?*

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

Let me know if you'd like to know how to say "are" in a specific context!

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