Portuguese Phrase
Todas as janelas estão fechadas.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that every window in a specific location is currently in a closed state. It uses the verb 'estar' to denote a temporary condition or result of an action, rather than an inherent property of the windows.
When to use
Use this phrase when performing a safety check before leaving a house or when discussing the state of a building. It is also useful in weather-related contexts, such as preparing for a storm.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Todasasjanelasestãofechadas
Gender Agreement
'Todas' and 'fechadas' must be feminine and plural to match the noun 'janelas'.
Estar (estão)
The verb 'estar' is used here because being closed is a temporary state that can change.
🗨In Conversation
Você já trancou a casa?
Did you already lock the house?
Sim, todas as janelas estão fechadas.
Yes, all the windows are closed.
✕Common Mistakes
Todas as janelas são fechadas.
Use 'estar' for temporary states or results of actions; 'ser' implies an inherent characteristic or a passive voice action.
Todo as janelas estão fechadas.
The word 'todo' must agree in gender and number with the noun 'janelas' (feminine plural), so it should be 'Todas'.
↔Alternatives
As janelas estão todas fechadas.
The windows are all closed.
Está tudo fechado.
Everything is closed.
Cultural Tip
In many Portuguese-speaking regions, especially in urban areas, confirming that windows are closed is a standard security habit. Additionally, in the summer, people often keep windows and shutters closed during the day to keep the interior of the house cool.