Portuguese Phrase
Sua internet tá estável?
Meaning
Literally, ‘Is your internet stable?’, this phrase asks whether the other person’s internet connection is reliable and not dropping. It’s a quick way to check if someone can stay online without interruptions.
When to use
Use it in informal conversations with friends, family, or coworkers when you suspect a connection problem. It’s perfect for a quick chat before a video call, while gaming, or when troubleshooting a shared Wi‑Fi network.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Suainternettáestável?
Possessive adjective (sua)
‘Sua’ agrees with the noun it modifies (internet) and means ‘your’ (feminine singular).
Colloquial ‘tá’
‘Tá’ is the informal contraction of ‘está’, the third‑person singular of the verb ‘estar’ used in everyday speech.
Adjective placement
In Portuguese adjectives usually follow the noun, so ‘estável’ comes after ‘tá’ to describe the internet.
Question intonation
Raising the pitch at the end of the sentence (or adding a question mark) signals a yes/no question.
🗨In Conversation
Sua internet tá estável?
Is your internet stable?
Ainda tá meio lenta, acho que o roteador tá sobrecarregado.
It’s still a bit slow, I think the router is overloaded.
✕Common Mistakes
Sua internet tá estável?
‘Tá’ is fine in casual speech but avoid it in formal contexts; use ‘está’ instead.
Sua internet está estável?
Do not add an extra ‘está’ before ‘estável’; the correct form is ‘tá estável’ or ‘está estável’.
↔Alternatives
Sua internet está estável?
Is your internet stable?
A sua internet está boa?
Is your internet good?
A conexão está funcionando bem?
Is the connection working well?
Cultural Tip
‘Tá’ is ubiquitous in Brazilian spoken Portuguese and gives the sentence a relaxed, friendly tone. In formal writing or business emails you should replace it with ‘está’. Also, Brazilians often check internet stability before starting a video call, as many regions still experience spotty service.