Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
são
verb
/sɐ̃w/
Definition
The word ‘são’ is a Portuguese term that translates to ‘are’ in English, used as a verb to denote a state of being or existence.
Examples
- Eles são amigos. (They are friends.)
- As casas são grandes. (The houses are big.)
Meaning
It is the third person plural form of the verb ‘ser,’ which is used to describe essential qualities or identities.
Synonyms
- existem (they exist)
- estão (they are, in another context)