chegar
Orthographic Irregular Level A1 ⭐ #16 Most CommonEnglish translation: to arrive / to reach
Presente
Arrivals.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| eu | chego | |
| tu | chegas | |
| ele / ela / você | chega | |
| nós | chegamos | |
| vós | chegais | |
| eles / elas / vocês | chegam |
- O comboio chega às três da tarde. — Tren öğleden sonra saat üçte varıyor.
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Frequently Asked Questions: CHEGAR
Is "chegar" a regular or irregular verb in Portuguese? ▾
"chegar" is classified as a Orthographic Irregular verb in Portuguese. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "g -> gu before 'e' (cheguei) / preposition 'a'". Spelling change g -> gu in 1st person preterite 'cheguei' to preserve hard /g/ sound. In European Portuguese, arriving at a destination takes preposition 'a': 'chegar a Lisboa' (not 'em Lisboa').
What does "chegar" mean in English? ▾
In English, "chegar" translates primarily to "to arrive / to reach". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "chegar"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Eu chegei tarde." instead of "Eu cheguei tarde.". Why? Spelling rule requires 'gu' before 'e': cheguei.
What are common idioms or expressions with "chegar"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Chega!" which means "Enough! / That's enough!" (e.g. "Já chega de conversa fiada!").
How can I practice and memorize "chegar" conjugations? ▾
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