Portuguese Phrase
Tá indo bem.
Meaning
This phrase is a colloquial contraction of 'Está indo bem.' It is used to describe the progress of a situation, a project, or how a person is performing in a specific task. It conveys a positive sense of momentum and steady improvement.
When to use
Use this when someone asks how your day, a project, or a specific activity is progressing. It is very common in informal conversations among friends, family, and coworkers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Táindobem
Tá (Estar)
A shortened, colloquial form of 'está', used for temporary conditions or current actions.
Indo (Ir)
The gerund form of the verb 'ir' (to go), used here to indicate a continuous process.
Bem
An adverb meaning 'well', which modifies the verb 'indo' to indicate the quality of the progress.
🗨In Conversation
Como está o seu novo emprego?
How is your new job?
Tá indo bem, estou gostando muito da equipe.
It's going well, I'm liking the team a lot.
✕Common Mistakes
Está indo bom.
Use the adverb 'bem' (well) to describe how an action is going, rather than the adjective 'bom' (good).
É indo bem.
Always use the verb 'estar' (shortened to 'tá') for temporary states and ongoing actions, never 'ser'.
↔Alternatives
Tudo certo.
Everything is fine.
As coisas estão progredindo.
Things are progressing.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, shortening 'está' to 'tá' is the standard for spoken communication across almost all social contexts. While you would write 'Está' in a formal email, saying 'Está' in a casual conversation can sometimes sound overly stiff or robotic.