estão brincando

are playing

→ estar

phrase Uncommon #17,262

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.

Several children are playing on the beach.

They are playing in the garden.

Tom and Maria are playing with João's cat.

They aren't kidding.

You’ve got to be kidding, right?

They're kidding!

— Perfeitos Desconhecidos (2016)

Tom and Maria are playing cops and robbers.

They're playing around with the lights now.

— Dupla Perigosa (2026)

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

Are you kidding me?

Who are they messing with?

— Vá e Veja (1985)

They are playing.

— PK (2014)

Are you kidding me?

— Deu a Louca nos Astros (2000)

Please tell me you're joking.

Are you kidding me?

— Tropa de Elite (2007)

Three children are playing in the park.

Tom's children are playing outside.

You are playing in the garden.