estão jogando

are playing

→ estar

phrase Uncommon #17,188

are playing Used for ongoing action in the present. Often refers to playing games, sports, cards, or a role-playing game.

PO: As crianças estão jogando no parque.

EN: The children are playing in the park.

Tom and Mary are playing cards.

Tom e Maria estão jogando Minecraft juntos.

Tom and Maria are playing Minecraft together.

You are playing games with me and with the institutions!

— Investigação sobre um Cidadão Acima de Qualquer Suspeita (1970)

You know they're playing.

— Agente Zeta (2026)

They are playing cards.

Tom and Maria are playing pool.

They're dropping the bombs!

— O Castelo Animado (2004)

They are playing cards.

Tom, Mary, John e Alice estão jogando vôlei.

Tom, Mary, John, and Alice are playing volleyball.

You're playing games with me!

— Investigação sobre um Cidadão Acima de Qualquer Suspeita (1970)

Which teams are playing in the World Cup?

So, why are you playing a children's game?

— Lagaan: A Coragem de um Povo (2001)

The boys are playing basketball.

Tom and Mary are playing mahjong.

The parents are playing a game with their children.

Tom and Mary are playing cards in the next room.

What are they playing?

— Lagaan: A Coragem de um Povo (2001)

What game are you playing?