Portuguese Phrase
Hoje a taxa está em 1,08.
Meaning
The sentence reports the current value of a rate—such as an interest rate, exchange rate, or inflation index—stating that it is 1.08 today. The use of 'está em' signals a temporary, up‑to‑date figure rather than a permanent characteristic.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving a quick update on any financial or statistical figure that changes daily, for example in news bulletins, business meetings, or casual conversation about the economy.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hojeataxaestáem1,08.
Hoje (adverb of time)
Indicates the present day; placed at the beginning of the sentence for emphasis.
a (definite article)
Feminine singular article that agrees with the noun 'taxa'.
taxa (noun)
A feminine noun meaning 'rate' (interest, exchange, etc.).
está (verb estar)
Third‑person singular present of 'estar', used for temporary states or locations, including numerical values.
em (preposition)
Introduces the value that the rate is at; in Portuguese numbers are often introduced with 'em' when talking about rates.
1,08 (numeric value)
Decimal number using a comma as the decimal separator, the standard in Brazil.
🗨In Conversation
Qual é a taxa de câmbio hoje?
What is the exchange rate today?
Hoje a taxa está em 1,08.
Today the rate is at 1.08.
✕Common Mistakes
Hoje a taxa está 1,08.
Missing the preposition 'em' which is required before a numeric value in this context.
Hoje a taxa é em 1,08.
Use 'está em' for temporary values; 'é' is used for permanent characteristics.
Hoje a taxa está em 1.08.
Brazilian Portuguese uses a comma as the decimal separator.
↔Alternatives
Hoje a taxa é 1,08.
Today the rate is 1.08.
A taxa hoje está em 1,08.
The rate today is at 1.08.
A taxa atual é 1,08.
The current rate is 1.08.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil the decimal separator is a comma, not a period, so always write numbers like 1,08. When talking about rates, the construction 'estar em' is preferred over 'ser' because the value can change from day to day. The phrase is neutral in register and works both in formal news reports and informal chats.