Portuguese Phrase
Estamos indo bem.
Meaning
Literally ‘We are going well’, this phrase means ‘We are doing well’ or ‘Things are going well for us’. It uses the present progressive to stress that the good situation is ongoing.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to give a quick status update about a project, a team effort, or personal progress, especially in informal or semi‑formal conversations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estamosindobem
Estar (estamos)
‘Estar’ is the verb ‘to be’ used for temporary states; ‘estamos’ is the 1st‑person plural present indicative.
Gerúndio (indo)
The gerund of ‘ir’ (to go) combined with ‘estar’ forms the progressive tense, equivalent to ‘are going/are doing’.
Bem (adverb)
‘Bem’ is an adverb meaning ‘well’; it modifies the verb phrase to indicate a positive manner or result.
🗨In Conversation
Como está o projeto?
How is the project going?
Estamos indo bem.
We are doing well.
✕Common Mistakes
Estamos ir bem.
‘Ir’ must be in gerund form (indo) when combined with ‘estar’ to express the progressive.
Estamos indo bom.
‘Bom’ is an adjective; you need the adverb ‘bem’ to modify the verb.
Estamos indo bem?
Use a question mark only if you are actually asking a question; the statement itself is declarative.
↔Alternatives
Estamos bem.
We are well.
Tudo está indo bem.
Everything is going well.
Estamos progredindo bem.
We are progressing well.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, ‘indo bem’ is a very common, casual way to talk about progress. It works in both spoken and written contexts, but in very formal business reports you might prefer ‘estamos progredindo satisfatoriamente’. The phrase is neutral in tone; avoid using it with strangers in a highly formal setting unless you pair it with a polite opener.