A1 Collocation Neutral

Chegar a tempo

To arrive on time

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Meaning

To reach a destination punctually.

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Cultural Background

In Brazil, 'chegar na hora' is often used interchangeably with 'chegar a tempo'. Punctuality is often expressed as 'chegar a horas'.

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Remember the 'gu'

When conjugating 'chegar' in the past, use 'gu' to keep the sound hard.

Meaning

To reach a destination punctually.

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Remember the 'gu'

When conjugating 'chegar' in the past, use 'gu' to keep the sound hard.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Eu espero ___ a tempo para o filme.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: chegar

After 'espero', we use the infinitive.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Eu espero ___ a tempo para o filme.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: chegar

After 'espero', we use the infinitive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is neutral.

Related Phrases

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Chegar cedo

similar

To arrive early

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Chegar atrasado

contrast

To arrive late

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