estão brincando

are playing

→ estar

phrase Uncommon #18,245

are playing Used for people or children engaging in play or games. It can also mean “are fooling around” in some contexts.

PO: As crianças estão brincando no parque.

EN: The children are playing in the park.

Three children are playing in the park.

Are you kidding me?

— Deu a Louca nos Astros (2000)

They're playing around with the lights now.

— Dupla Perigosa (2026)

Are you kidding me?

Tom and Maria are playing cops and robbers.

Tom's children are playing outside.

They are playing.

— PK (2014)

Tom and his friends are playing hide-and-seek.

They are playing in the garden.

Who are they messing with?

— Vá e Veja (1985)

Several children are playing on the beach.

You are playing in the garden.

They're kidding!

— Perfeitos Desconhecidos (2016)

Please tell me you're joking.

They aren't kidding.

You’ve got to be kidding, right?

Tom and Maria are playing with João's cat.