está trabalhando

[ɛʃ'ta tra.ba'ʎɐ̃du]

verb

is working

1. Present continuous form indicating an action currently in progress or a habitual action in the present

She is working on a new project.

Ela está trabalhando em um novo projeto.

2. To be engaged in work or employment at the present moment

He is working at the office right now.

Ele está trabalhando no escritório agora.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

está trabalhando

Standard present continuous form used throughout Brazil

Portugal

está a trabalhar

Portuguese European Portuguese prefers the infinitive construction

São Paulo

está trabalhando

Standard usage in São Paulo and most of Brazil

está trabalhando duro - is working hard

está trabalhando demais - is working too much

está trabalhando sem parar - is working non-stop

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