Meaning
«Are you saying» é uma expressão em inglês usada para confirmar ou esclarecer algo que outra pessoa acabou de mencionar. Quando você utiliza essa frase, está pedindo para que a outra pessoa reitere ou explique melhor o que disse, muitas vezes porque você quer ter certeza de que entendeu corretamente.
Por exemplo, se alguém diz algo surpreendente ou que você acha que pode ter entendido errado, você pode responder com «Are you saying...» seguido do que você acha que a pessoa quis dizer. Isso ajuda a evitar mal-entendidos e garante que a comunicação seja clara.
Além disso, «Are you saying» pode ser usado para expressar uma leve dúvida ou ceticismo sobre a informação recebida, incentivando a outra pessoa a fornecer mais detalhes ou esclarecer sua posição. É uma maneira educada de solicitar mais informações sem parecer confrontador.
Portanto, ao aprender a usar «Are you saying», você estará melhorando sua habilidade de comunicação, tornando as conversas mais claras e produtivas.
Today's Sentences
- Are you saying that she quit today?
- Are you saying she lied to me?
- Are you saying that you don't know?
- Are you saying you don't understand?
- Are you saying it's impossible?
- Writer's Note
01
Are you saying that she quit today?
Situation 1
Can we get these boxes stacked?
Our trainee hasn't clocked in.
Are you saying that she quit today?
Yes, she called and quit in the morning.
Situation 2
How come our accountant isn’t answering her office line?
She called to say she won’t be available anymore.
Are you saying that she quit today?
Yes.
Unfortunately she is no longer at this company.
Infelizmente, ela não está mais nesta empresa.
02
Are you saying she lied to me?
Situation 1
Didn’t she say she would meet us at 4?
I don’t remember her saying that.
Are you saying she lied to me?
No, I think she just told us a different time.
Situation 2
I think mom is going to take us on vacation.
Really?
I don’t think she would tell us in advance.
Eu não acho que ela nos avisaria com antecedência.
Are you saying she lied to me?
I’m just saying I don’t think she would make it a surprise.
03
Are you saying that you don't know?
Situation 1
How much did you pay for this laptop?
Um… it was quite a while ago.
Are you saying that you don’t know?
Yes, I don’t remember.
Situation 2
So let’s try to calculate how much you spent this month.
I’m not quite sure what I spent.
Are you saying that you don’t know?
Yes, I have no idea.
04
Are you saying you don't understand?
Situation 1
I’m sorry, could you repeat that please?
Are you saying you don’t understand?
Sorry, I don’t understand.
These AI assistants can be so frustrating.
05
Are you saying it's impossible?
Situation 1
My car crashed into a tree this morning.
It looks pretty bad.
Are you saying it’s impossible?
No, not at all.
Just leave your vehicle with us for a few days.
Deixe seu veículo conosco por alguns dias.
Situation 2
Studying English is so difficult.
I understand. Sometimes it feels like it will never get better.
Are you saying it’s impossible?
Nothing is impossible.
Be persistent and keep attempting at what is most difficult.
Seja persistente e continue tentando o que é mais difícil.
Writer’s Note
"Are you saying…" is a common expression that involves understanding what the other person is trying to communicate. Of course, be cautious of your tone of voice. I recommend a smile and kind tone when you ask your question to avoid any misunderstandings. However, if you’re annoyed or angry and using this expression, by all means, speak your mind!
- Key Points About "Are you saying"
👉 Used to ask for confirmation or clarify the speaker’s meaning.
👉 It often restates what someone just said, to ensure you understood them correctly.
Examples:
👉 Are you saying we’re not invited?
👉 Are you saying this was all my fault? - Structure:
"Are you saying" + (that) + restated idea?
Examples:
👉 Are you saying that he lied to us?
👉 Are you saying we have to start over?
👉 Are you saying this isn't finished yet? - Common Contexts:
👉 Clarifying a misunderstanding
👉 Checking the implications of a statement
👉 Expressing disbelief or disagreement
👉 Rephrasing what someone else said to confirm
👉 Usado para pedir confirmação ou esclarecer o significado do que o falante disse.
👉 Frequentemente, repete o que alguém acabou de dizer, para garantir que você entendeu corretamente.
Exemplos:
👉 Are you saying we’re not invited?
👉 Are you saying this was all my fault?
«Você está dizendo» + (que) + ideia reformulada?
Exemplos:
👉 Você está dizendo que ele mentiu para nós?
👉 Você está dizendo que temos que começar de novo?
👉 Você está dizendo que isso ainda não está terminado?
👉 Esclarecer um mal-entendido
👉 Verificar as implicações de uma declaração
👉 Expressar descrença ou discordância
👉 Reformular o que outra pessoa disse para confirmar
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