is continuing
[/ɪz kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/]
verb phrase
está continuando
1. third person singular present progressive form of 'continue'; indicates an ongoing action that has not yet finished
The meeting is continuing despite the interruption.
A reunião está continuando apesar da interrupção.
2. describes persistence in an activity or state without stopping
The rain is continuing throughout the day.
A chuva está continuando durante todo o dia.
3. indicates resumption of a previously paused activity
Work is continuing on the construction project.
O trabalho está continuando no projeto de construção.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'está continuando' is the standard present progressive form. The construction 'estar + gerund' is very common in Brazil. In Portugal, the equivalent 'está a continuar' is preferred. In casual speech, Brazilians often contract 'está' to 'tá', making it 'tá continuando'.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the show must go on (meaning: is continuing despite difficulties)
life goes on (meaning: is continuing forward)
carrying on (informal: is continuing an activity)
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