Portuguese · Common Verbs
Chegar
[/ʃeˈɡaʁ/]
To arrive
Beginnerverb
Definition
To reach a destination after traveling.
Atingir um destino após viajar.
Example
O trem chegou com atraso.
The train arrived late.
Etymology
'Chegar' traces back to the Latin 'apprehendere', which transformed over time to mean 'to arrive' in Portuguese.
How & Where It’s Used
'Chegar' is used in everyday language, both spoken and written, in informal and formal settings, widely recognized in Portuguese-speaking communities.