estar com pressa

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be in a hurry, be rushed
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/esˈtaʁ kõ ˈpɾɛsɐ/
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To have little time and feel a need to move quickly.

Examples

  • Se você estiver com pressa, pode ir primeiro.
    If you are in a hurry, you can go first.
  • Vocês estão com pressa para sair?
    Are you in a hurry to leave?
  • Ela estava com pressa e esqueceu o casaco.
    She was in a hurry and forgot her coat.
  • Estou com pressa porque a reunião começa logo.
    I am in a hurry because the meeting starts soon.
  • Não estamos com pressa hoje.
    We are not in a hurry today.

Similar words

estar apressado
ter pressa

Meanings

Being in a hurry

time
neutral
To feel short of time and want to act or leave quickly.

Examples

  • Estou com pressa porque a reunião começa logo.
    I am in a hurry because the meeting starts soon.
  • Ela estava com pressa e esqueceu o casaco.
    She was in a hurry and forgot her coat.
  • Vocês estão com pressa para sair?
    Are you in a hurry to leave?
  • Não estamos com pressa hoje.
    We are not in a hurry today.
  • Se você estiver com pressa, pode ir primeiro.
    If you are in a hurry, you can go first.

Similar words

Etymology

Estar describes a temporary state and com pressa means with haste.

FAQ

What does estar com pressa mean?

To have little time and feel a need to move quickly.

Does estar change form?

Yes. Compare estou com pressa and estava com pressa.

Is there an article before pressa?

No. The fixed expression is estar com pressa.

Can it be used in the negative?

Yes. Não estou com pressa means I am not in a hurry.

How is estar com pressa pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /esˈtaʁ kõ ˈpɾɛsɐ/.

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