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How to say “to be sick” in Portuguese
The Portuguese for “to be sick”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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estar doente
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estar doente
to be sick
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How do you say “to be sick” in Portuguese?
“to be sick” in Portuguese is “estar doente”.
What does “estar doente” mean in English?
“estar doente” is Portuguese for “to be sick”.
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